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India's new GDP series: Shaping key decisions in a data-driven era

The significance of these figures becomes even more striking when viewed against the backdrop of numerous methodological changes and use of new data sources in the base revision exercise

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

CPI base revision reflects both methodological rigour, practical relevance

MoSPI's revised CPI modernises price collection, updates weights and aligns with global standards, reshaping how inflation trends are measured and interpreted

Updated On: 09 Feb 2026 | 9:51 PM IST