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India's Q2 GDP Print Sparks Controversy Over Methodology
✍️ cnbc.com
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 11:37 AM
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India's latest GDP figures for the June quarter have ignited debate among economists and policymakers, with questions raised about the data's accuracy and the methods used to compile it.
On September 20, 2024, the Ministry of Statistics released the GDP growth figure for the April‑June quarter, a number that has immediately drawn scrutiny. Analysts point out that the reported growth rate differs from earlier estimates and raise concerns about the data collection methods and the timing of revisions. The controversy has led to calls for a thorough review of the methodology used by the ministry. In response, officials have said they will address the concerns and may issue a revised estimate in the coming weeks.