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India Ranks Fourth in Global Income Equality, Poverty Plummets

7/6/2025

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India has emerged as the fourth most equal country in the world, boasting a Gini Index of 25.5, as reported by the World Bank. This remarkable achievement highlights the nation’s strides in income distribution, outpacing G7 and G20 countries. Government efforts have dramatically slashed poverty rates from 16.2% in 2011 to just 2.3% in 2022, showcasing the power of effective social policies.

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India has emerged as the fourth most equal country in the world, boasting a Gini Index of 25.5, as reported by the World Bank. This remarkable achievement highlights the nation’s strides in income distribution, outpacing G7 and G20 countries. Government efforts have dramatically slashed poverty rates from 16.2% in 2011 to just 2.3% in 2022, showcasing the power of effective social policies.