ECONOMIC SURVEY 2026-27: Poverty surges 7pc, pushing 27m people into financial distress
- Posted on June 12, 2026
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ECONOMIC SURVEY 2026-27: Poverty surges 7pc, pushing 27m people into financial distress
Rural poverty increased from 28.2pc to 36.2pc, while urban poverty increased from 11pc to 17.4pc over the same period.