India GDP Data Series: Key FAQs about the economy's fresh math answeredIndia New GDP Data Series Changes: India is releasing a new Gross Domestic Product series today. The base year is shifting to 2022-23. This...
27 Feb, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
The big inflation reset: What India’s new CPI means for youIndia is updating its inflation measurement. A new Consumer Price Index series starts tomorrow, changing the base year to 2024. This revisi...
11 Feb, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman explains why 10% nominal GDP growth for FY27 is realisticFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called the 10 percent nominal GDP growth estimate for the financial year beginning April 1, 2026, r...
01 Feb, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
India’s key economic indicators to see major revamp in early 2026India's economic data is set for a significant upgrade in early 2026. Key measures like GDP, retail inflation, and industrial output will b...
23 Oct, 2025, 11.59 AM IST
Revised GDP series will have new, real-time data sourcesThe revised GDP series slated for release in 2026 will utilize new data sources like E-Vahan and eGram Swaraj for more accurate data. The M...
27 Dec, 2024, 02.07 PM IST
Indians are opting for more processed food and restaurant mealsIndians are cooking less at home, opting for processed food and out-of-home consumption. The trend is expected to rise with quick commerce,...
10 Apr, 2024, 05.11 AM IST
MoSPI reduces no. of GDP estimates, timeline by a yearThe ministry will now release five GDP numbers instead of six, with the final revision coming nearly two years from the completion of the f...
29 Feb, 2024, 12.08 AM IST
Taking a step beyond RBI’s inflation rate for your financial planningThis inflation number is representative of an extremely diverse India. India that lives in both skyscrapers & slums. India that eats in roa...
15 Dec, 2023, 05.23 PM IST
9 states may post higher nominal GDP growth than country's 10.5%The average nominal GDP growth projected by the nine states for FY24 is 14%, well above the 10.5% nominal growth for the country projected ...
23 Mar, 2023, 12.55 AM IST
Calendar rejigged: GDP numbers to be released after BudgetAs per the new calendar, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will from this year release the first revised esti...
16 Jan, 2023, 12.10 AM IST
Budget 2022: Time to raise awareness and acceptance of Surety BondsWe expect our finance minister to continue the focus on building world class infrastructure in India with increased allocation to the secto...
30 Jan, 2022, 03.58 PM IST
Parliamentary panel for regular recruitment, use of technology by MOSPI"Ministry should carry out regular recruitment of qualified/trained staff for this purpose. It should not compromise in any manner on the q...
10 Dec, 2019, 07.45 PM IST
Ministry of Statistics seeks Rs 1,200 crore extra budgetary supportThe MOSPI has asked for around Rs 1,200 crore more this month for four surveys -- informal sector, services, time use and economic census.
09 Jul, 2018, 03.35 PM IST
Centre to change base year for GDP, IIP to 2017-18The statistics ministry has proposed the new base year for GDP and IIP as 2017-18 while for CPI it will be 2018.
15 Feb, 2018, 11.41 PM IST
Central sector projects suffer cost overrun despite lower commodity pricesAt the end of November 2015, their anticipated completion cost increased to Rs 12.3 lakh crore ($ 181.2 billion).
12 Feb, 2016, 11.21 AM IST
- Plan funds to MOSPI inconsistent with capacity to spend: Parliamentary Panel
The Committee asked the Ministry to devise an effective mechanism for identifying and overcoming deficiencies in the existing system of bud...
22 Apr, 2013, 10.21 PM IST
- Economic survey 2011-12: Rs 1.08 trillion cost overrun in 583 central projects
Of the 583 central projects underway involving an outlay of Rs.8.21 trillion only seven are ahead of schedule and 166 are on schedule, says...
15 Mar, 2012, 08.35 PM IST