The article investigates the economic dimensions of communal narratives in India, specifically challenging the Hindutva-driven stereotype of Muslims as “money-mongers” or economic threats. Employing a socio-economic and historical analysis, the author debunks myths of Muslim wealth accumulation, tracing such tropes to colonial-era policies and post-independence Hindutva propaganda. The article contrasts the economic marginalization of Muslims—evidenced by their underrepresentation in formal employment, lower per capita income, and exclusion from financial systems—with the significant corporate and political wealth amassed by Hindutva-aligned elites, including RSS-affiliated organizations and BJP-linked business tycoons. It argues that Hindutva’s economic nationalism masks crony capitalism and diverts attention from systemic inequities. The piece calls for dismantling communal stereotypes through data-driven discourse and equitable economic policies to foster social cohesion.