Business Daily - Why 'scarcity mindset' still persists in India
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India is home to more than a billion people. For decades, many families lived with uncertainty around food, water and work. Even as incomes rise and the economy grows, for many people the fear of not having enough remains.
It's called 'scarcity mindset'. We find out how it impacts daily lives.
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(Picture: A person's hand holding a brown leather wallet filled with Indian Rupee currency bills. Credit: Getty Images)
Published on Tuesday, 24th February 2026.
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