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Is India’s GDP overstated? As a study claims 20 years of ‘misestimation’, read why it is not that straightforward and all conclusive

Dhruv Mishra - 17 March, 2026

At its core, GDP is not a directly observable number but an estimate constructed from multiple data sources, surveys, and statistical techniques. In a country like India, where a significant portion of economic activity occurs in the informal sector, measuring output with precision is inherently challenging.

Economy and Finance

Uttar Pradesh undergoes economic revival under Yogi government: Economic Survey shows economy doubled, share in national GDP increased

OpIndia Staff - 13 February, 2026

The achievement is historic since this is the first time that the state's share in the national GDP has increased since 1980.

News Reports

Indian economy resilient to Trump tariffs: 7.4% GDP growth rate amid export diversification, manufacturing boost and steady domestic demand

OpIndia Staff - 7 January, 2026

The government forecasts 7.4% GDP growth for FY26, slightly above RBI’s estimate and FY25’s 7.3%, signaling resilience against US tariffs up to 50%. November exports jumped 20% to $38.13 billion, with 22% gains to the US and 90% to China. Private consumption rises 7%, manufacturing 7%, and investments strengthen, narrowing the trade deficit.

World

Minnesota’s Somali-linked scams drain US taxpayers of a sum rivalling Somalia’s GDP: Read how the welfare system was gamed in a multi-billion-dollar fraud

Rukma Rathore - 30 December, 2025

A video depicted vacant daycare centers which were receiving millions in grants. It went viral on social media.

Economy and Finance

India’s GDP growth rate accelerates to 8.2% in Q2 of FY26 exceeding projections, fastest growth recorded in six quarters despite Trump’s tariffs

OpIndia Staff - 28 November, 2025

The real GDP growth rate in Q2 of FY 2025–2026 exceeded 8.0% owing to the Secondary (8.1%) and Tertiary Sectors (9.2%).

News Reports

Nvidia becomes world’s first $5 trillion company amid global AI investment boom, surpasses the GDP of Japan and the UK

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2025

The company’s new valuation , $5.05 trillion, is higher than the gross domestic product (GDP) of several major countries, including India, Japan, and the UK.

News Reports

India’s economy, called ‘dead’ by Donald Trump, grows faster, GDP growth rate for first quarter of the financial year 2025-26 surges to 7.8%

Shraddha Pandey - 29 August, 2025

Apparently, Trump ‘dead economy’ jab is as rooted in reality as his claims of ending Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours of becoming President.

News Reports

India’s Current Account Deficit to stay below 1% of GDP despite Trump’s tariff assault, estimates CareEdge Ratings

OpIndia Staff - 13 August, 2025

Amid the high tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Indian goods, India's current account deficit (CAD) is expected to remain under 1 per cent during the current financial year.

News Reports

Rising inflation, falling GDP and weakening dollar: Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on India will harm US economy more, says SBI research

OpIndia Staff - 3 August, 2025

The 25% tariff on Indian goods announced by Donald Trump might end up doing more damage to the American economy than to India’s, as per the SBI research report.

News Reports

Trump slams Spain for refusing to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP like other NATO members, says it is terrible and threatens to...

OpIndia Staff - 25 June, 2025

NATO leaders have agreed to increase their defence spending to 5% of the GDP by 2035, as demanded by US. However, Spain refused the same, causing an angry outburst by Trump

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