India, July 6 -- Beating the US and the UK, India has emerged as one of the 'world's most equal societies' when it comes to income equality, as per data released by the World Bank.

According to the World Bank, India's Gini Index stands at 25.5, making it the fourth most equal country in the world, after the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Belarus.

This is a remarkable achievement for a country of its size and diversity, the Indian government said in a statement.

It reflects how India's economic progress is being shared more evenly across its population. Behind this success is a consistent policy focus on reducing poverty, expanding financial access, and delivering welfare support directly to those who need it most.

Understanding the Gin...