Crorepati I-T Filers Rise Sharply, but the Tax Base Remains Narrow
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The article highlights a paradox in India’s tax landscape: while the number of individuals declaring annual incomes above ₹1 crore rose sharply by about 22% in AY 2026, the overall income-tax filer base expanded by barely 1–1.2%. Over nine crore returns were filed in FY26, indicating volume stability but a pronounced shift in income composition towards the upper end.
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