There is a large inconsistency between GDP and other data series: Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg
In written responses to The Hindu, Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg discusses the government’s defence of India’s economic estimations, his concerns over data quality, alleged political interference in the country’s statistical inquiry, policy implications and the credibility challenges surrounding India’s growth narrative
· 9/7/2026, 11:30:27 AM· 2 min read
In written responses to The Hindu, Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg discusses the government’s defence of India’s economic estimations, his concerns over data quality, alleged political interference in the country’s statistical inquiry, policy implications and the credibility challenges surrounding India’s growth narrative
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