India's GVA: Concerns Raised Over Informal Sector Output

India's economic data might not be completely accurate.

Some experts think the way the country measures how much its informal businesses produce could be wrong, potentially overestimating the total amount.

They're concerned that the method used to calculate value added, particularly for sectors like trade, might have inflated the figures.

There are also doubts about whether the growth rates in these informal sectors are accurate.

Additionally, discrepancies exist in agricultural data, especially concerning cereal production, which could affect the overall economic calculations.

The experts suggest that before new data collection methods are adopted, it's important to check if they will improve clarity.