India fourth in global equality, but it’s not a lived reality
India must prioritise redistributive policies and enact inclusive labour laws.
Updated At : 09:31 AM Jul 12, 2025 IST
India's equality is as much about narrowing income disparities between the poor and lower middle classes as it is about wealth redistribution. Tribune Photo
AS per the World Bank's 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief, India is now ranked as the fourth 'most equal' country in the world. Based on the Gini coefficient, the score indicates a fairly equitable distribution of income across the population. When many industrialised economies are experiencing increasing inequality, India's score is being lauded as a triumph. But what does "equality" mean? Is India on the verge of an inclusive economic miracle or is the reality more complicated?
