Pronab Sen Explains Why Data on Which GDP Is Calculated Is a Major Concern
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Pronab Sen Explains Why Data on Which GDP Is Calculated Is a Major Concern

India’s former chief statistician says that the data on which India’s GDP is calculated is “a major concern”, and if not corrected soon, India’s GDP growth figures could become “unreliable”. He says that the Q1 GDP growth figure of 7.8% is an overestimation, and that 6.5% is more accurate.