Subramaian provides further evidence of over-estimation of GDP


New Delhi, Jul 10 (IANS): Days after Arvind Subramanian's paper on overestimation of GDP figures sparked a debate, the former Chief Economic Advisor Subramanian on Wednesday came out with further evidence on the topic.

One of the key arguments he made was that post-2011 there has been a "collapse" in investment by 9.5 per cent, export by 16.7 per cent, import by 17.4 per cent, credit by 10.1 per cent, but the GDP grew by 0.8%.

Pointing at the figures, Subramanian said: "If this chart is right, then my understanding of India needs revision."

The former Chief Economic Advisor also pointed out that post-2011, several problems dragged the growth of the economy, beginning from Twin Balance Sheet problem, Oil shock during the UPA-II and demonetization.

He questioned as to "how is it possible to have 7.5 per cent growth rate with with export, credit and investment falling?"

Subramanian's research paper showed that India's GDP growth had likely been overestimated by about 2.5 per cent points per year from 2011-12 to 2016-17, post which the PM's Advisory Council had claimed that he had used selective indicators to derive the conclusion.

  

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  • Sunder, Kavoor

    Thu, Jul 11 2019

    That's the power of PM...He will resolve everything. ...He is the God and will convince Trump, Putin, and Merkel also to kiss his feet.

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  • Mangalurian, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jul 11 2019

    Fasten your seat belts!

    Indian economy, based on what the various experts are saying, is going downhill at high speed.

    The person driving it is an - economically - young and inexperienced driver.

    Hopefully there will be a divider somewhere to stop the vehicle going out of control.

    But the dividers are not known to save everyone's life.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangaluru

    Thu, Jul 11 2019

    Whom to believe and what to believe has become problem to the people in India since nothing is accurate and full proof.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Jul 11 2019

    Loot & Scoot is the only Development ...

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  • Santhosh Kulal, Mangaluru

    Wed, Jul 10 2019

    Seems he's no more interested to go for morning walks. Hence giving these 'anti-national' statements. Be careful mate before you meet Justice Loya-like fate.

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