Archive · 28 Sep 2025
India's Household Wealth Soars 14.5% in 2024, Report Says
Imagine India's families getting richer!
A report says that in 2024, the money households had grew by a huge 14.5%, one of the fastest rates worldwide.
Each person, on average, had around Rs 3.1 lakh in financial assets.
This shows a big increase over the past 20 years.
While the middle class is growing, most of the wealth is still held by a small group of people.
Also, Indians are borrowing more money, and household debt is increasing.
However, this is still less than some other countries.
India's household wealth increased by 14.5% in 2024.
This growth outpaced the global average of 8.7%.
Average per capita financial assets in India were Rs 3.1 lakh in 2024.
Household liabilities in India grew by 12.1% in 2024.
Wealth concentration is high, with the richest 10% owning almost 85% of total wealth.
- Who
- Allianz Global Wealth Report 2025
- What
- Reported India's household wealth surge
- When
- 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- Reflecting middle-class expansion and economic growth
Focus on Growth
Wealth Inequality Concerns
Economic Prosperity
Focus on Growth
Rapid increase in household wealth indicates a positive economic environment and improvement in living standards for many.
Wealth Inequality Concerns
High concentration of wealth indicates that the economic benefits are not evenly distributed and that the wealth gap is widening.
Debt Levels
Focus on Growth
Growing household debt is indicative of increased consumer confidence and investment in personal luxuries.
Wealth Inequality Concerns
Rising debt levels may indicate potential future risks and financial instability for some households.
- Household Wealth Growth (2024)
- 14.5%
- Average Per Capita Financial Assets (2024)
- Rs 3.1 lakh
- Household Liabilities Growth (2024)
- 12.1%
- Wealth Concentration
- Richest 10% own almost 85%