Latest GDP metrics reveal a robust real growth of 7.8% for Q1 FY27, although some dissent surfaced due to erroneous comparisons between outdated and updated data sets. This misstep led to misleading claims of a 2.6% nominal growth. The newer metrics utilize refined data collection techniques that meet international benchmarks, ensuring better precision in the national accounts.

The latest GDP data, which now incorporates producer price indices, has also made an upward revision to the GDP numbers in the quarter ending March 2026. | India News

India’s economy grew 7.8% in the April-June quarter of FY27, beating the RBI’s 7% forecast, the 7.1% Reuters poll median and other market estimates of around 7.3%. The strong…

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…

Latest GDP metrics reveal a robust real growth of 7.8% for Q1 FY27, although some dissent surfaced due to erroneous comparisons between outdated and updated data sets. This…

Critics claim Q1 GDP growth is way below the official estimate. But that’s based on flawed methodology