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Supreme Court Flags India's Falling Fertility Rate: What An Ageing Population Means

As fertility declines and older generations account for a growing share of the population, the proportion of people available to support economic activity and dependents could eventually come under pressure.

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India's declining birth rate signals a future demographic shift, potentially impacting the workforce available to support the economy and care for the elderly.

NDTV 2 newsrooms Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:54
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