India's upcoming Household Income Survey 2026 aims to close a decades-long data gap on what homes earn, moving beyond consumption for better policy. Read how this will reshape economic understanding.
Top officials predict a significant upgrade in IMF's assessment of India's official statistics after ongoing data reforms. New CPI & GDP series, aligned with global standards, to be launched in Feb 2026.
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran defends India's robust GDP data, questions critics' asymmetry, and argues the informal sector is overestimated. Read his full rebuttal.
India's key macroeconomic data, including inflation, GDP, and industrial production, will get a base-year reset in 2026. New CPI series launches Feb 12, GDP on Feb 27, and IIP on May 28. Read for details.
India's statistics ministry plans to eliminate the contentious 'discrepancies' component from GDP calculations. The new series, with a 2022-23 base year, aims for greater accuracy, with a full back series expected by February 2027.
India's unemployment rate fell to a 7-month low of 4.7% in November 2025, according to official data. Read the full analysis of this positive economic trend.
India's job market shows strength as the unemployment rate falls to a new low of 4.7% in November 2025, with gains in rural employment and female participation. Explore the key insights from the latest PLFS data.
The IMF's critique of India's economic statistics highlights data quality issues but is seen as a cue for improvement, not alarm. India's 8.2% GDP growth for Q2 2025-26 remains robust. Read more.
IMF maintains C-rating for India's national accounts while government prepares new GDP series for 2026. Learn what this means for India's economic data credibility and upcoming changes.
IMF maintains 'C' grade for India's GDP data, citing methodological issues. India plans major data overhaul with new 2022-23 base year series in February 2026. Read more.
Students and faculty protest the Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2025, fearing loss of autonomy. Learn about the proposed governance changes and the ongoing demonstrations in Kolkata.
India's unemployment rate remained stable at 5.2% in October, according to the latest PLFS data. Explore the key trends and what this means for the economy.
India's statistics ministry proposes swapping closed factories with operational ones in IIP calculation for more accurate industrial growth data. Feedback invited until Nov 25.
A groundbreaking government paper reveals how free food distribution under PMGKAY is distorting India's inflation data, potentially masking the true cost of living for millions of households.
India revolutionizes economic data collection as MOSPI partners with states using Periodic Labour Force Survey to calculate district domestic product, enabling better policy planning and resource allocation.
Exclusive insights from Mospi Secretary Saurabh Garg on India's groundbreaking household income survey - the challenges, methodology, and why this data could revolutionize economic policymaking.
India's statistics ministry announces groundbreaking changes to inflation calculation methodology with new CPI series launching next year after extensive public consultation.