Understanding the Confusion: India's Official Data vs. IMF's Assessment
Understanding the Confusion: India's Official Data vs. IMF's Assessment The "confusion" between reports from the Indian government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on development primarily stems from a recent discrepancy in how India's economic growth and data quality are portrayed. This has sparked debates in India, especially amid the release of strong official GDP figures juxtaposed against the IMF's critical evaluation of the underlying statistics. Below, I'll break it down step by step, focusing on the key points of contention as of late November 2025. 1. Context: Recent Economic Releases On November 28, 2025, India's Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) reported a robust 8.2% real GDP growth for Q2 FY26 (July-September 2025). This marked a six-quarter high, up from 7.8% in the previous quarter, signaling strong domestic demand and resilience despite global headwinds like U.S. tar...
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