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India’s Wealth Inequality: Rich Families’ Fortunes Soar by 400% Amidst Stagnant Wages for the Poor

A recent study has unveiled a striking disparity in wealth accumulation among India’s elite during the past six yea...

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Between 2019 and 2025, individuals with Rs 1,000 crore and above in terms of headcount grew by 77% in India and their wealth grew by 227%: Study

Wealth of India’s five richest families rose by 400% in six years, according to the research A new study by the Ce...

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An External War, An Internal Strain

The recent remarks by Narendra Modi comparing the West Asia conflict to the COVID-19 may be intended to reassure, bu...

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Rising Temperatures, Failing Safety Nets

India is once again being caught unprepared by a climate crisis that is no longer “unusual” but increasingly routin...

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ऊर्जा ठिकानों पर हमले: दुनिया को मंदी की ओर धकेलता युद्ध

ईरान के साऊथ पार्स गैस फील्ड पर इजरायली हमले के बाद मध्य पूर्व में तनाव चरम पर पहुंच गया है। साउथ पार्स गैस फील्ड प...

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Indian corporate links to Israel under scrutiny amid Gaza war: Report

The findings come from an interview with Hajira Puthige, who prepared a report for the Centre for Financial Account...

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Rising Youth Unemployment: Growth Without Jobs

India’s latest Periodic Labour Force Survey numbers present a mixed picture, but the core message is troubling. You...

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A Distant War, A Direct Impact on India

India may soon feel the economic tremors of the escalating conflict triggered by the strikes of Israel and the Unit...

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RBI’s Draft Relief Framework on Calamity-Affected Loans: A Missed Opportunity for Genuine Disaster Justice

RBI has released draft Directions for “Relief Measures in Areas Affected by Natural Calamities,” the Reserve Bank o...

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Citizens of India or Ghulams of the Billionaire Raj?

February was a long month of protests for Indian workers. To begin with: a general strike organised by a joint commi...

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September 16, 2026

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India’s Wealth Inequality: Rich Families’ Fortunes Soar by 400% Amidst Stagnant Wages for the Poor

A recent study has unveiled a striking disparity in wealth accumulation among India’s elite during the past six years. According to the report titled ‘Wealth Tracker India 2026’, released by the Centre for Financial Accountability in collaboration with the Tax The Top campaign, the wealth of th...

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September 16, 2026

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Between 2019 and 2025, individuals with Rs 1,000 crore and above in terms of headcount grew by 77% in India and their wealth grew by 227%: Study

Wealth of India’s five richest families rose by 400% in six years, according to the research A new study by the Centre for Financial Accountability (CFA) has found that the number of Indian billionaires has grown by 77 per cent between 2019 and 2025 and their wealth has grown 227 per cent. ...

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September 16, 2026

CFA

An External War, An Internal Strain

The recent remarks by Narendra Modi comparing the West Asia conflict to the COVID-19 may be intended to reassure, but they risk understating the seriousness of the current economic stress. Unlike the pandemic, which was a public health crisis with a clear domestic policy response, this is an ext...

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September 16, 2026

CFA

Rising Temperatures, Failing Safety Nets

India is once again being caught unprepared by a climate crisis that is no longer “unusual” but increasingly routine. From the snow-deficit Himalayas to storm-hit plains, the warning signs are clear: rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and fragile crop cycles. Yet, the policy response remain...

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September 16, 2026

Raj Kumar Sinha

ऊर्जा ठिकानों पर हमले: दुनिया को मंदी की ओर धकेलता युद्ध

ईरान के साऊथ पार्स गैस फील्ड पर इजरायली हमले के बाद मध्य पूर्व में तनाव चरम पर पहुंच गया है। साउथ पार्स गैस फील्ड पर यह हमला केवल एक सैन्य घटना नहीं है, बल्कि वैश्विक ऊर्जा सुरक्षा पर सीधा प्रहार है। आपूर्ति में रुकावट के कारण कई देशों को लंबे समय तक ऊर्जा की कमी का सामना करना पड़ सकता है। द इक...

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September 16, 2026

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Indian corporate links to Israel under scrutiny amid Gaza war: Report

The findings come from an interview with Hajira Puthige, who prepared a report for the Centre for Financial Accountability in New Delhi Indian corporations’ links to Israel’s military, financial and technology sectors are facing growing scrutiny, following a report and interview ...

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September 16, 2026

CFA

Rising Youth Unemployment: Growth Without Jobs

India’s latest Periodic Labour Force Survey numbers present a mixed picture, but the core message is troubling. Youth unemployment has risen to 14.8%, the highest in four months. This is more than just a number. It points to a widening gap between education and employment. Each year, more young...

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September 16, 2026

CFA

A Distant War, A Direct Impact on India

India may soon feel the economic tremors of the escalating conflict triggered by the strikes of Israel and the United States on Iran. What began as a military confrontation in West Asia is rapidly turning into a wider energy and trade crisis with direct consequences for the Indian economy. Much...

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September 16, 2026

Amitanshu Verma

RBI’s Draft Relief Framework on Calamity-Affected Loans: A Missed Opportunity for Genuine Disaster Justice

RBI has released draft Directions for “Relief Measures in Areas Affected by Natural Calamities,” the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeking to rationalise and harmonise prudential norms governing loans disrupted by calamities and other events. These Directions, issued ostensibly after the RB...

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September 16, 2026

CFA

Citizens of India or Ghulams of the Billionaire Raj?

February was a long month of protests for Indian workers. To begin with: a general strike organised by a joint committee of trade unions saw the participation of over 30 crore workers! On February 12, workers across the country came together to demand the repeal of the four labour codes that are...

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India’s Wealth Inequality: Rich Families’ Fortunes Soar by 400% Amidst Stagnant Wages for the Poor

Between 2019 and 2025, individuals with Rs 1,000 crore and above in terms of headcount grew by 77% in India and their wealth grew by 227%: Study

An External War, An Internal Strain

Rising Temperatures, Failing Safety Nets

ऊर्जा ठिकानों पर हमले: दुनिया को मंदी की ओर धकेलता युद्ध

Indian corporate links to Israel under scrutiny amid Gaza war: Report

Rising Youth Unemployment: Growth Without Jobs

A Distant War, A Direct Impact on India

RBI’s Draft Relief Framework on Calamity-Affected Loans: A Missed Opportunity for Genuine Disaster Justice

Citizens of India or Ghulams of the Billionaire Raj?

India’s Wealth Inequality: Rich Families’ Fortunes Soar by 400% Amidst Stagnant Wages for the Poor

Between 2019 and 2025, individuals with Rs 1,000 crore and above in terms of headcount grew by 77% in India and their wealth grew by 227%: Study

An External War, An Internal Strain

Rising Temperatures, Failing Safety Nets

ऊर्जा ठिकानों पर हमले: दुनिया को मंदी की ओर धकेलता युद्ध

Indian corporate links to Israel under scrutiny amid Gaza war: Report

Rising Youth Unemployment: Growth Without Jobs

A Distant War, A Direct Impact on India

RBI’s Draft Relief Framework on Calamity-Affected Loans: A Missed Opportunity for Genuine Disaster Justice

Citizens of India or Ghulams of the Billionaire Raj?