New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at modernising India’s official industrial statistics, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released Discussion Paper 3.0 on the seasonal adjustment of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and invited public feedback from stakeholders. Why Seasonal Adjustment Matters The Index of…
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PSA Chairs Consultation on Bio-Plastics for Paan Masala & Gutkha
New Delhi: The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, convened a high-level stakeholder consultation on 22 January 2026 to discuss the adoption of bio-plastics in paan masala and gutkha sachets. The meeting brought together officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate…
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MoSPI Releases Discussion Paper on Chain-Based IIP Adoption
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released Discussion Paper 2.0 proposing the adoption of a chain-based Index of Industrial Production (IIP), marking a significant step towards modernising one of India’s most important economic indicators. The paper was made public on January 13, 2026, as part of the…
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India’s Industrial Output Rises 6.7% in November 2025: IIP Data
India’s industrial activity gathered strong momentum in November 2025, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) registering a year-on-year growth of 6.7 percent, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The growth marks a sharp acceleration from the marginal 0.4 percent expansion recorded…
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MoSPI Year-End Review 2025: Data Reforms, Digital Push
New Delhi, December 24: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released its year-end review for 2025, highlighting significant reforms in India’s statistical system, faster release of survey data, and a strong digital transformation push. The review also outlines upcoming base year revisions for GDP, CPI, and IIP,…
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MoSPI Invites Feedback on New National Accounts Methodology
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has initiated a key revision of India’s national accounts by setting FY 2022-23 as the new base year. To support this, MoSPI has released a discussion paper on methodological improvements in the compilation of National Accounts aggregates using the expenditure approach, inviting…
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India Strengthens Global Indices Tracking and Methodologies
The Government of India is strengthening its statistical methodologies and global indices tracking to better monitor economic, governance, and industrial performance. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation compiles key indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI), and Index of Industrial Production (IIP) following internationally…
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Eight Core Industries Index Rises 3% in September 2025
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) registered a 3.0% growth in September 2025, compared to the same month last year, signaling a positive trend in India’s industrial sector. Sectors including Steel, Cement, Electricity, and Fertilizers were key contributors to this growth. The ICI tracks production performance across eight…