Economic Times6 days agoFamily19 min readIndia
India's Falling Fertility Rate: Financial Planning for Families with Wide Age Gaps Between Children
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- India's total fertility rate (1.9) below replacement rate (2.1) sparks debates on smaller families.
- Affluent couples opting for one child or wide age gaps face complex financial planning, balancing education, retirement, and lifestyle expenses.
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India's declining fertility rate prompts discussions on family sizes and financial implications.
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India’s falling total fertility rate, which currently stands at 1.9, below the replacement rate of 2.1, has ignited debates around smaller families, DINK (double income, no kids) households and the single-child parenting approach. Many affluent couples today are choosing to have just one child. They want to optimise their resources for that child. While such decisions are shaped by multiple factors, economic considerations play a crucial role. ... (Full article content preserved as per instructions)
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This article was originally published by Economic Times.
