India’s economic growth has elevated its global position, but a comparison of living standards across countries uncovers the gap between India and advanced economies. According to the World Bank’s ...

Earning Rs 80,000 a month could place an Indian among the country's top 10%. The threshold highlights low living standards despite India's rapid reduction in extreme poverty.

Nearly 72% of migrant workers surveyed in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala said their living standards had improved since moving, while more than half wanted to remain in these states. Only 19.4% of ...