India could overtake China in affluent consumers by 2036: Report reveals how 8.2 crore more Indians could enter the high-spending consumer class

India could have more affluent consumers than China by 2036, with the country's fast-growing consumer base expected to reshape spending patterns over the next decade.

According to the latest report from NielsenIQ (NIQ) and World Data Lab, India is projected to have 10.8 crore affluent consumers by 2036, slightly ahead of China's estimated 10.3 crore.