42% of Indian men took loans to pay alimony: Survey
A 2025 survey by Finance Magazine, based on 1,248 respondents, reveals that 42% of Indian men took loans to pay alimony after divorce, leaving many financially devastated. Nearly half spent over Rs 5 lakh, while one-third reported negative net worth. Lengthy legal battles and urban living costs intensify the burden, turning divorce into a prolonged economic struggle for men across India.