Day 7
Reports & IndicesSkim2026-01-07
First Advance Estimates of National Income FY26 Released
What Happened
In January 2026, the National Statistical Office (NSO) under MoSPI released the First Advance Estimates of National Income for the financial year 2025-26. The report projected India's real GDP growth at 7.4%, largely driven by robust performances in the manufacturing and services sectors.
Why It Matters
These advance estimates provide the critical baseline data required by the Finance Ministry to assess the country's economic health and formulate the upcoming Union Budget.
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