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Vivek Kaul

Inside India’s shadow wealth: Just 3 lakh crorepatis in a nation of 1.4 billion

India’s wealthy elite love their cash – not just for convenience, but for what it hides. Despite a surge in digital payments, stacks of unaccounted currency still fuel real estate deals and many economic activities in the informal part of the economy, leading to tax dodging and funding of election campaigns. The data is clear: the rich aren’t just richer – they’re also sneakier.

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