Exclusive Interview with Dr. Saurabh Garg | 26 February 2026

Описание: On February 27, 2026, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

will release the GDP estimates for the October-December quarter (Q3) of FY26, along with the second advance estimates for FY26 under the new GDP series with 2022-23 as the base year.



In the new gross domestic product (GDP) series with 2022-23 as the base year, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will enhance the use of Goods and Services Tax (GST) data to improve the accuracy of national and state-level economic estimates.


Key Points of discussion:


1. Significance of 2022-23 as the base year .



2. How 2022-23 as the base year will improve accuracy of State and national level economic estimates .


3. Difference between nominal GDP and real GDP and its significance in an economy.


4. Role of Revised Base year in improving measurement of new sectors like digital economy and gig workers specifically.


5. GDP as a comprehensive measure of the Economy.


In this special Programme Akashvani brings you an exclusive interview with Dr.Saurabh Garg, Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on 'Base Year Revision of GDP Estimates' .


This discussion is being moderated by Niharika Bhuwania.


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