
How well is India prepared for the silver surge?
By: Anuj Pattanayak and Devika Dinesh
It isn't whether we’re ready — but how quickly we can adapt to turn this impending wave into a tide of opportunity. India is at the cusp of a transformative demographic shift, one that could either drive us to new heights or leave us battling unprecedented challenges. While much has been said about demographic dividends and the young workforce driving our economy, the reality of an ageing population cannot be overlooked. By 2050, one-fifth of the Indian population will be over the age of 60, effectively altering the fabric of our economy and society.