Why India’s economic data has sparked a furore
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India’s statistical system once commanded respect, and its data on economic and social indicators was considered rigorous – that appears to have eroded There isn’t much that we Indians agree on these days. GDP numbers are no exception. Last week, India released glowing GDP numbers for the latest quarter – 7.8% growth – higher than the forecast 7% . It sparked a furore. Subhash Garg, a former finance secretary under…
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- Why India’s economic data has sparked a furoreThe Guardian World