The party asked why the numbers for the previous year’s April-June quarter were revised four times from around Rs 86 lakh crore to around Rs 80 lakh crore.
Indian economy
7.8% GDP growth claim shaky, Centre must provide explanation, says Congress
The party asked why the numbers for the previous year’s April-June quarter were revised four times from around Rs 86 lakh crore to around Rs 80 lakh crore.
Scroll Staff
Sep 03, 2026 · 07:45 pm
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