INCOME TAX1 Oct 2026
Borrowing beats savings: Indian household debt grew 1.5x faster than assets in 2025, reveals new report | Mint
In 2025, Indian household borrowing rose 14.3%, faster than the 9% growth in financial assets, says the Allianz Global Wealth Report 2026. So net financial wealth grew only 6.8%, even as assets reached $5.3 trillion. If you're carrying loans, more of your savings now goes to repayments. Review your EMI (equated monthly instalment) burden against your investments before adding new debt.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Indian households' liabilities rose 14.3% in 2025 to $1.59 trillion, while their financial assets grew 9% to $5.3 trillion.
- Net financial assets grew just 6.8%, because the faster rise in borrowing offset part of the extra wealth.
- Deposits held the largest share of household financial assets at 40.2%, while insurance and pension assets grew the fastest at 11.4%.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Take a few minutes to compare how much you repay on loans each month with what you actually save or invest. If your borrowing is growing faster than your assets, try to slow down fresh debt and keep your repayments comfortable. For your own numbers, it is wise to check with a qualified tax or financial professional.
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