IMF Grades India’s Data ‘C’—Government Calls It a Statistical Glitch

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 1,200 Views

The IMF downgraded India’s economic data quality to a “C” grade, citing reliance on an outdated 2011–12 base year. India’s Finance Minister stressed this is a technical issue, not a reflection of economic strength. Plans to rebase GDP and CPI to 2022–23 by 2026 aim to restore credibility.