A new Deloitte India and EnAble India report argues that including people with disabilities in India’s economy isn’t just fair policy — it’s a US$150 billion growth opportunity.
- The report values India’s “Purple Economy” — disabled people as workers, consumers, entrepreneurs and taxpayers — at nearly US$150 billion, part of an estimated US$18 trillion global market of disabled people and their households.
- It recommends a National Growth Framework built on accessible digital public infrastructure, dedicated “Purple Economic Zones” and inclusive market design.
- Authors argue disability inclusion should shift from being treated as welfare or CSR spending to a mainstream economic and investment priority for government and business.
Why it matters: Framing accessibility as an economic driver rather than a compliance cost could accelerate investment in inclusive products, services and infrastructure well beyond India.
Source: Deloitte India →
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