Gujarat accounts for 8.3 per cent of India’s GDP, says CM Patel at trade expo inauguration

April 16, 2026 3:14 PM

Gujarat accounts for 8.3 per cent of India’s GDP, says CM Patel at trade expo inauguration

Gujarat contributes 8.3 per cent to India’s gross domestic product (GDP), along with 18 per cent of the country’s industrial output and 31 per cent of exports, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Thursday after inaugurating a three-day trade expo in the state capital. Addressing the opening of the Gujarat Advanced Technology and Economy Expo (GATE) 2026, organised by the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Patel said, "The state’s economic performance reflects a developmen...

India Modernises Core Economic Data Systems to Reflect Changing Economy

January 28, 2026 3:54 PM

India Modernises Core Economic Data Systems to Reflect Changing Economy

India is undertaking a major overhaul of its national statistical system to ensure that official economic data keeps pace with the country’s rapidly changing economic structure. The reforms, led by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), aim to make key indicators more accurate, timely and reflective of present-day realities. Over the past decade, the Indian economy has undergone significant transformation. The services sector has expanded sharply, digital platforms h...