The change in GDP methodology has thrown up some interesting outcomes. For one, the argument that manufacturing GVA growth has been artificially increased doesn’t hold

Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg critiques India's GDP estimates, highlighting data inconsistencies and concerns over transparency and political interference.

Until the NSO publishes a transparent back-cast series and clarifies its deflator methodology, the headline 7.8% growth figure should be treated as indicative rather than…