India's Rs 100 Crore Income Tax Filers Quadruple to 576 in Five Years
The number of Indians declaring incomes of Rs 100 crore or more in tax filings has risen sharply over the past five years. As of the 2025-26 assessment year, 576 individuals reported such nine-figure incomes, up fourfold from the count recorded five years earlier. This growth reflects a significant concentration of high-end wealth among a small segment of taxpayers. In response to widening income gaps, the government has been rolling out measures including progressive taxation and higher social spending aimed at reducing inequality.
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