According to a survey conducted between November 2013 to May 2014, Hindu households had the highest wealth index ranking in terms of possession of assets, infrastructure and housing characteristics. As a country with a majority of Hindus, it is no surprise that these households have a stronger foothold in terms of economic opportunities.
Highest wealth index share across households in India in 2014, by religion
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Ministry of Women and Child Development (India). (June 20, 2016). Highest wealth index share across households in India in 2014, by religion [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/678920/highest-wealth-index-by-religion-india/
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Ministry of Women and Child Development (India). (2016). Highest wealth index share across households in India in 2014, by religion. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/678920/highest-wealth-index-by-religion-india/
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Highest wealth index share across households in India in 2014, by religion [Graph], Ministry of Women and Child Development (India), June 20, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/678920/highest-wealth-index-by-religion-india/