Monday, January 21, 2019

India's richest 1 per cent see 39 per cent increase in wealth, study reveals

The wealthiest 1 per cent of India's population became richer by 39 per cent last year compared to a 3 per cent increase in the wealth of the bottom half of the country, according to a study by Oxfam.

This rise in inequality is undermining the fight against poverty, according to the global organisation.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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