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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

India plans to release back-series GDP data by year-end
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation intends to release GDP back-series data for fiscal years prior to 2022-23 by the end of 2026.

Periodic Labour Force Survey 2025 reveals high youth unemployment in Delhi
Data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey 2025 reveals significant disparities in unemployment and youth engagement across Delhi districts.
25% Youths in 250 Districts Not in Education or Jobs
A government survey reveals that over 25% of youths in nearly 250 Indian districts are not in employment, education, or training.

Economists and opposition raise concerns over India's latest GDP growth data
India's Q1 FY26 GDP growth of 7.8% has drawn scrutiny from opposition parties and economists who question the reliability of official data following a base year revision and discrepancies with other economic indicators.

‘₹86 lakh crore Q1 GDP estimate of last year based on old methodology’
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran defends the veracity of the first quarter FY27 GDP growth figures.

World Bank official defends India GDP data and affirms strong growth
World Bank Executive Director Neelkanth Mishra dismissed criticisms regarding India's GDP growth calculations as incorrect and stated that economic growth remains strong.

PM Modi defends India 7.8 percent GDP growth data at college event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended India's 7.8% GDP growth at a college event amid criticisms from economists and political opponents regarding the data's accuracy and job creation.
Economists debate methodology behind India recent GDP growth figures
Economists and government officials are debating the methodology behind India's recent 7.8% GDP growth figure following revisions to base years and calculation methods.