SBI Ecowrap calls ‘missing’ GDP figures claim ‘fiction’, defends revisionsAn SBI Ecowrap report dismisses claims of missing national account sums as fictional. It states criticisms stem from comparing distinct sta...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
New GDP series reflects better data, methods: MoSPIThe Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation defends its new GDP series methodology. Double deflation is presented as a methodol...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
India's growth seen above 7% in FY27 as investment, exports take centre stage: ReportIndia's economic growth is expected to exceed seven percent in fiscal year twenty twenty-seven. Investment and export cycles will increasin...
07 Sep, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Don't dismiss 7.8% GDP growth as a statistical upgrade; the acceleration is real: Garima KapoorAccording to Garima Kapoor, Deputy Head of Research and Economist at Elara Capital, it would be wrong to dismiss the growth number as merel...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
"GDP figure being projected is not real": Akhilesh Yadav takes swipe at Centre over economic claims, unemploymentSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the government's economic growth projections. He stated that rampant unemployment and high ...
06 Sep, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
2.7 ka 7.8, 7.8 ka 2.8... The data debate behind India’s GDP growthLatest GDP metrics reveal a robust real growth of 7.8% for Q1 FY27, although some dissent surfaced due to erroneous comparisons between out...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Former chief statistician Pronab Sen seeks two GDP series with old, new bases for five yearsAdvocating for dual GDP series, former chief statistician Pronab Sen argues that accurate double deflation is contingent upon extensive dat...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
New GDP series captures structural changes in economy, reflects global best practices: N K SinghN K Singh supports new GDP data reflecting India's economic structural changes. He also noted the sovereign rating upgrade after thirty-eig...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
India’s ‘real feel GDP’ growing only at 2-3%; Shankar Sharma joins the debateStock market veteran Shankar Sharma has questioned India’s headline GDP growth, arguing that the economy’s “Real Feel” growth is only 2-3%....
03 Sep, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
‘I was shocked’: Neelkanth Mishra hits back at ‘egregiously wrong’ claims on India’s GDP growthEconomist Neelkanth Mishra defended India's GDP growth numbers against revision claims. He stated economic indicators point to a stronger e...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
GDP data revision: Govt says it's revised base, not baselessIndia's statistics ministry defended its latest GDP growth figures. The ministry cited improved data sources and methodologies for the esti...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
Why was ₹6 lakh crore shaved off last year’s GDP? Govt explains the numbersThe government clarified GDP revisions are due to series changes and improved data. Last year's GDP estimate was adjusted after a new base ...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Fiscal deficit target for FY27 achievable, but slower nominal GDP growth may pressure fiscal space: ReportIndia's fiscal position remains comfortable in early FY27 months. Slower nominal GDP growth could pressure the fiscal deficit target. Gover...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Make in India achieved little but govt's 'Fake in India' continues: Cong on GDP numbersCongress leaders criticized the government's latest GDP numbers as statistical gymnastics. They claimed the "Make in India" initiative has ...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Uday Kotak sees GDP resilience, warns India not to lower guardIndia's economy grew 7.8 percent in the April-June quarter, showing resilience. Veteran banker Uday Kotak noted ongoing geopolitical and ec...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Despite a strong Q1 showing, risks are on the upside, thanks to geopolitics and geo-economicsIndia's GDP grew 7.8% in Q1, surpassing expectations and indicating economic resilience. This growth occurred despite a challenging global ...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Govt reforms, agile economic management bearing results: Nirmala Sitharaman on 7.8 pc Q1 GDP growthIndia's real GDP grew 7.8 percent in the April-June quarter. This performance exceeded the Reserve Bank of India's earlier growth forecast....
31 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST