Kharcha Pani | Episode 1224 | 28th November, 2025
India’s GDP growth looks dazzling at 8.2% in Q2, but why did the IMF slap a ‘C’ grade on our data quality- the second-lowest category? From outdated 2011-12 base year ignoring IT, fintech, and gig economy shifts, to a 2012 CPI basket missing OTT, Zomato, and coaching costs. Seasonal spikes like Diwali unadjusted, and informal sector tracking (50% of economy!)- these gaps make real progress hard to gauge.
Join us as we unpack expert takes, manufacturing booms, and why better data is key for smart policies. Does 8% growth reflect your life- rising costs or real gains? Comment below! Like, share, subscribe for more explainers.
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