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New GDP series
New GDP series
To track India’s household consumption patterns at a more granular level, the National Statistics Office is likely to introduce new categories under the upcoming gross domestic product (GDP) series, with 2022-23 as the new base year, according to a report of the sub-committee on methodological improvements for GDP released on Wednesday.
Old WPI, new GDP base year series: Economists split on the impact
Staggered price-index rebasing sparks debate over deflators and data consistency
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High-frequency indicators point to moderation in India's Q3 GDP growth
Economists expect Q3 GDP growth to remain above 7 per cent, supported by a pickup in consumption and investment
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 11:12 PM IST "New GDP series")
New GDP series may introduce more categories to track consumption basket
Panel report released by the National Statistics Office signals shift to more granular expenditure tracking
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:30 PM IST "New GDP series")
States' fiscal arithmetic tightens in FY27; deficit seen at 3% of GDP
Ind-Ra expects states' fiscal deficit to widen to 3% of GDP in FY27 due to higher revenue spending, with SASCI-linked borrowing potentially lifting it to 3.5% of GDP
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:43 PM IST "New GDP series")
Latest Updates on New GDP series
Govt overhauls GDP data using granular CPI, WPI data to improve accuracy
Under previous methods, low nominal GDP growth alongside low wholesale inflation created discrepancies by translating into higher real growth rates
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Clean Max Enviro IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band, key dates, review
Clean Max Enviro has set the price band for the issue in the range of ₹1,000 to ₹1,053 per share, with a lot size of 14 shares
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Japan's economy barely grows as exports drag; 2025 expansion just 1.1%
Japan's economy expanded at an anemic 0.2% annual pace in the last quarter, the government reported Monday, with growth for all of 2025 at just 1.1%. Private consumption rose at a 0.4% annualized pace in October-December, but that was offset by a 1.1% drop in exports, the latest seasonally adjusted preliminary data show. Japan's export-reliant economy has been shaken by President Donald Trump's tariffs, but has been growing at a lackluster pace for years. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to roll out policies to help revive the economy after a landslide victory in a general election earlier this month. Takaichi has promised to spend more and to suspend Japan's sales tax on food, among other measures. Japan's GDP contracted 0.7% in July-September, quarter-to-quarter, after growing 0.5% in April-June. Since the economy returned to growth in the latest quarter, the country narrowly avoided a technical recession, which is two straight quarters of contraction. On a quarterly ba
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Urban India may account for 70% of GDP in FY26: Dun & Bradstreet report
Urban India to power 70% of GDP in FY26, with Tier-II and Tier-III cities emerging as new growth hubs, says Dun & Bradstreet report
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Exports can be a powerful driver of investment and economic growth
Private investment has been constrained by several factors over the years
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Budget 2026: Govt should have a clear road map for disinvestment target
Even for 2025-26, miscellaneous capital receipts were budgeted at ₹47,000 crore, but were later revised down
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Budget 2026: 16th FC avoids rocking the boat, but rewards GDP contributors
The Union Budget for 2026-27 has also placed a clear bet on urbanisation as an engine of growth
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Budget 2026: Debt-to-GDP ratio to ease by 50 bps to 55.6% in FY27
Experts say announcements focus on sustenance of growth, resilience
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16th Finance Commission retains 41% devolution, introduces GDP criterion
the 16th Finance Commission kept tax devolution at 41%, added GDP contribution as a new criterion, dropped revenue deficit grants, and pushed states towards stronger fiscal discipline
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Eco Survey maps swadeshi path to strategic resilience, indispensability
> Expects GDP to grow at 6.8-7.2% in FY27 amid macroeconomic stability > Says ₹ 'punching below its weight', geopolitics shaping capital flows
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Eco Survey sees FY27 GDP growth at 6.8-7.2% as demand, investment pick up
Fiscal indiscipline at the state level casts a shadow on sovereign borrowing costs
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What the Budget must present in a tough global and job environment
As the Union Budget nears, the focus must shift to debt, deficits, and borrowing from household savings, and how these choices affect private investment, manufacturing growth, and jobs
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Tax Buoyancy decoded: What the numbers say before Budget 2026
Why does economic growth matter more than new taxes in Budget 2026? This video explains tax buoyancy and how tax revenue grows with GDP, using Budget data from FY19 to FY26. It breaks down key numbers
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The Budget, govt borrowing and the RBI: Managing mounting FY27 pressures
The Centre's higher gross borrowing won't be a challenge in FY27, but the increasing size of state development loans is a concern
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Can the Union Budget 2026-27 unveil a low debt-deficit path to growth?
The forthcoming Budget could think of maintaining public capital expenditure at 3% so that domestic resources are available for private investments
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Nominal GDP growth for FY27 seen at 10-10.5%: Economists
Economists expect the Union Budget to peg FY27 nominal GDP growth at 10-10.5%, aided by rising inflation and a low base, influencing debt and fiscal metrics
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