Government Releases National Accounts Statistics 2026 with Updated Economic Estimates

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the National Accounts Statistics 2026 publication on 31 August 2026 . The publication uses 2022–23 as the base year and provides detailed information for assessing the performance and structural changes taking place in the Indian economy. Coverage of National Accounts National Accounts Statistics provides a comprehensive picture of India's economic activity. The 2026 publication includes information covering Gross Domestic Product (GDP), national income, per-capita income, production, consumption, expenditure, savings, capital formation, public-sector transactions and external transactions . It therefore serves as an important statistical reference for policymakers, researchers, economists and other stakeholders. Updated Economic Estimates The publication incorporates updated final estimates for 2022–23 and 2023–24 and the First Revised Estimates for 2024–25 . It also contains updated provisional GDP estimates for 2025–26 , along with quarterly GDP estimates covering the period from 2022–23 to 2025–26. GDP Growth for 2025–26 According to the updated estimates, India's real GDP growth for 2025–26 was revised to 7.8% , compared with the previously released estimate of 7.7%. At current prices, GDP growth for 2025–26 was updated to 8.6% . The revisions reflect the incorporation of newer statistical indicators and updated administrative data. New Statistical Indicators The updated national accounts incorporate newer series of important economic indicators with 2022–23 as the base year . These include the Producer Price Index (PPI), Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and Banking Services Price Index (BkSPI) . The updated indicators provide broader coverage and are designed to improve the measurement of different activities within the Indian economy. Importance of National Accounts Statistics National accounts data helps measure the size, structure and growth of an economy. It enables the government and other institutions to analyse changes in production, consumption, investment, savings and income across different sectors. The information is also important for economic planning, policy formulation and assessment of India's overall economic performance.