The number of individuals reporting nine-figure incomes on tax returns in India has quadrupled over a five-year period. Data shows that the count of these high earners increased to 576 during the 2025-26 assessment year.
This growth reflects a significant expansion of top-tier earners entering the Rs 100 crore income bracket compared to five years prior. Simultaneously, the government is implementing various measures aimed at reducing income inequality amidst this rise in top-bracket incomes.
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