27/08/2026
India's demographic transition is often framed as a problem. But it's really a race against time.
A younger population gives an economy a powerful advantage, but demographics don't create prosperity on their own. They create a window of opportunity.
The real challenge is using that window to raise productivity, create higher-value jobs and build the savings, healthcare and social-security systems that a richer, older India will eventually need.
India's biggest demographic advantage today could become its biggest economic test tomorrow.
We break down the opportunities and challenges that lie before India in the times to come. 👇