SBI Economist Defends Revised 7.8% GDP Growth Figure

3 UPDATES · 2 DAYS · 2 SEPT 2026 — 3 SEPT 2026

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Latest · 3 Sept 2026

Secretary Saurabh Garg defended the 7.8% GDP growth rate, citing international methodology and transparent data sources like GST revenues and production figures.

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This event covers Krishnamurthy V Subramanian's defense of India's 7.8% GDP growth for April-June 2026, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific economic methodology debate. It excludes other actions or statements by Subramanian, Piyush Goyal, or opposition leaders unless they are direct responses or developments related to the GDP growth methodology debate.

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2Sept

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Subramanian Defends 7.8% GDP Growth, Calls Opposition Doubts "Misunderstandings"

NDTV

SBI's Group Chief Economic Adviser defended the revised 7.8% GDP growth figure, citing a base year change for accurate comparison.

3Sept

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Secretary Saurabh Garg defended the 7.8% GDP growth rate, citing international methodology and transparent data sources like GST revenues and production figures.

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