Neelkanth Mishra of the World Bank defended India's 7.8% GDP growth, asserting that claims questioning its accuracy are incorrect.
Opposition parties and some experts have questioned the government's latest GDP data. Mint examines the allegations and whether there is any merit to the concerns.
In July 2019, Garg took voluntary retirement from service, a day after he was moved to the Power Ministry in a broader reshuffle just three weeks after the presentation of the Union Budget. Garg's scheduled retirement was in October 2020.
The RBI revised its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.7%. PM Modi emphasized India's 7.8% real GDP growth in Q1 FY27, urging for local consumption and to avoid non-essential spending, noting the importance of conserving foreign exchange for continued growth.
India's resilient economy defies foreign scepticism, with Q1 GDP growth outpacing expectations at 7.8%, driven by strong investment and fiscal improvements. Despite geopolitical tensions and oil price concerns, India's growth fundamentals show promise.
India's 7.8% real GDP growth in Q1 FY27 reflects resilience despite global uncertainties and West Asia tensions, CEA V Anantha Nageswaran said. Manufacturing, services, exports and consumption remained strong, while fiscal risks have eased.
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Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decides to maintain the policy repo rate with a focus on sustainable disinflation and economic growth.
