Ambani Weddings, Wealth, and India's Inequality Divide

Once, India watched the Ambani weddings with awe—now, many are watching with unease. In this episode, we explore how two of the most extravagant celebrations in modern history went from symbols of national pride to lightning rods for public frustration. From Beyoncé in 2018 to Rihanna and Justin Bieber in 2024, the spectacle has only grown… but so has India’s inequality. As the wealth of the country’s richest family pulls further away from the everyday reality of millions, public sentiment is shifting from admiration to discomfort. We ask: what changed, what these weddings reveal about India’s social mood, and why the latest Ambani nuptials might mark the end of an era of unrestrained opulence.https://www.economist.com/business/2024/07/16/what-a-600m-wedding-says-about-indias-attitude-to-wealth