Economist Neelkanth Mishra defended India's GDP growth numbers against revision claims. He stated economic indicators point to a stronger economy with improving credit growth. Mishra highlighted personal vehicle dispatches and tax collections as real economic activity signs. He also noted robust construction indicators suggest strengthening private investment activity. However, weak real-wage growth indicates some economic slack remains.

India recorded 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY27, but former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg questioned whether the figure reflects the exact reality. | India News

India's statistics ministry defended its latest GDP growth figures. The ministry cited improved data sources and methodologies for the estimates. It explained the GDP deflator…