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- Government data shows 576 individuals disclosed incomes above Rs 100 crore in FY2024-25, the highest number in four years, including 161 new entrants.
- Most of these high earners are non-salaried.
- The report also notes that direct tax collection now makes up a significantly larger share of total revenue, and the number of income tax filers has grown substantially since 2013-14.
- This matters because it points to a broadening and deepening of India's income tax base alongside growth in very high incomes.
What to watch next
- Whether the count of Rs 100 crore-plus earners continues to rise in coming years
- Growth in the share of direct taxes in total government revenue
- Whether the rise in filers since 2013-14 keeps up with new high-income additions
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