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47% of Indian Taxpayers Earn Income Beyond Salaries
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What Happened?
A report reveals that nearly half of Indian taxpayers now earn from investments, freelancing, and other sources, indicating a shift from traditional salary reliance.
Key points
- 47.3% of self-filers reported income from non-salary sources in AY 2026-27, up from 9.5% in AY 2022-23.
- The share of self-filers reporting capital gains rose to 41.7% in AY 2026-27 from 34.4% in AY 2025-26.
- 75% of self-filers under 25 filed complex returns in AY 2026-27, an increase from 60% the previous year.
- 49.6% of taxpayers in the ₹5 lakh–₹10 lakh income bracket filed complex returns in AY 2026-27.
- Women filers reporting capital gains increased to 30.5% in AY 2026-27 from 26.1% in AY 2025-26.
Key insights
- The increase in non-salary income sources may lead to a more financially literate population.
- Younger taxpayers are increasingly engaging in investment activities, which could reshape future financial markets.
- The rise in women's participation in investments suggests a growing trend towards gender equality in financial independence.
Why it matters
This trend indicates a significant shift in how Indians are generating wealth beyond traditional salaries.
Source
Business Standard
