New producer price index set to replace WPI over next five yearsIndia is set to introduce a new Producer Price Index, covering output, input, and services. This move aims to provide a more accurate pictu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
India industrial output grows 4.9% in April as new IIP series shows manufacturing-led recoveryApril marked a significant milestone for India's industrial landscape, showcasing a 4.9% increase in production. The manufacturing sector w...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
India's real GDP to hit 7.2% in Q4FY26 amid resilient domestic demand: ReportIndia's economy shows strong momentum. Real GDP growth is projected at 7.2 per cent for Q4 FY26. Full-year growth for FY26 is expected at 7...
11 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
'This too shall pass': Prashant Jain's case for staying invested and where he is putting money nowSeasoned fund manager Prashant Jain believes India's current market panic is temporary, citing structural resilience and falling oil import...
07 Apr, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Real GDP growth may slow on costly crude: Credit rating agenciesIcra projected GDP growth at 6.5% in FY27, assuming average crude price remains in excess of $85 a barrel this year, while Care Ratings pro...
02 Apr, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Low deflator lifts Q2 growth; effect seen fading next yearIndia's economic growth received a boost from low inflation in the 2nd quarter. Economists anticipate this trend to continue in upcoming qu...
29 Nov, 2025, 07.08 AM IST
India’s surprise GDP flattered by data calculation, analysts sayIndia's recent strong economic growth of 7.8% in the April-June quarter is likely overstated due to statistical factors, particularly a low...
01 Sep, 2025, 04.23 PM IST
Is India's Q1 GDP growth overestimated? The surprise behind the better-than-expected 7.8% numberHSBC India warns that India’s June quarter GDP growth of 7.8% may be overstated due to low deflators, especially in services and manufactur...
31 Aug, 2025, 04.50 PM IST
India's Nominal GDP growth expected at 9.8-10.3 pc in FY26: Bank of BarodaIndia's real GDP growth for FY26 is projected between 6.3-6.8%, with a nominal GDP growth around 9.8-10.3% due to a 3.5% GDP deflator. The ...
01 Feb, 2025, 08.31 AM IST
China must boost consumption to escape debt-deflation loop and better nominal GDP growthChina's economic challenges are tied to its nominal GDP growth and deflation concerns. Current policy measures focus on local government an...
28 Oct, 2024, 11.11 PM IST
Japan government considers declaring end to deflation: ReportThe government acknowledged that Japan's economy was in deflation for the first time in 2001, with the nation struggling for much of the pa...
04 Mar, 2024, 07.44 AM IST
Reserve Bank should not focus on inflation targeting alone, events showIn this millennium, central banks across the world have adopted inflation targeting, sometimes to the exclusion of other concerns like econ...
22 Mar, 2023, 12.10 AM IST
View: Doubts over India’s GDP numbers may continue for sometimeCSO needs to make available all the assumptions and judgement it has used in its nominal GDP calculations.
26 Jun, 2019, 12.10 PM IST
SBI Research pegs Q3 GDP at 6.6-6.7%The yearly SBI composite index for February saw a marginally rise to 50.60 (a score of under 50 indicates negative growth).
25 Feb, 2019, 09.05 PM IST
- ET in a classroom: What is the GDP deflator?
GDP deflator is a price index that measures the gross domestic product by adjusting the impact of changes in prices of goods and services t...
14 Dec, 2010, 06.08 AM IST
- GDP growth figure to rise on new-look WPI
India’s economic growth numbers for the fiscal first quarter could be re-stated to 9% due to recent changes to inflation calculations, givi...
02 Oct, 2010, 12.58 AM IST
- ET in a classroom: What is a GDP deflator?
The GDP data fiasco was blamed on the use of inept deflators. ET explains the concept.
09 Sep, 2010, 04.36 AM IST