Ministry of Statistics

October 14, 2025 12:30 PM

India’s CPI inflation declines to 8-year low of 1.54 percent in September

India’s inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has declined to an over 8-year low of 1.54 per cent in September this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, as prices of food items and fuels turned cheaper during the month, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday. This is the lowest year-on-year inflation after June 2017, and is also lower than the inflation rate of 2.05 per cent for August. Food inflation continued in the negati...

March 12, 2025 4:31 PM

India’s unincorporated sector sees 12.84% growth, employment surges past 12 crore

The unincorporated non-agricultural sector in India has witnessed remarkable growth over the past year, with the number of enterprises increasing by 12.84%, according to the latest Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2023-24). Conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the survey highlights the sector’s expansion and its growing role in employment generation. The findings reveal that the num...

February 12, 2025 6:32 PM

India’s CPI inflation falls to 5-month low of 4.31% in January

India’s retail inflation rate, based on the Consumer Price Index, fell to a five-month low of 4.31% in January as prices of vegetables and pulses eased, bringing respite to household budgets, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday. The easing of inflation reflects a steadily declining trend after reaching a 14-month high of 6.21% in October. CPI inflation had fallen to 5.48% in November and 5.22% in December. Food inflation, at 6.02% in January 2025, is the ...

November 29, 2024 5:37 PM

India records 5.4% GDP growth in Q2, remains the fastest growing major economy

India’s economy recorded a 5.4% GDP growth for the second quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics. Despite challenges in sectors like manufacturing, which saw a growth rate of just 2.2%, and mining, which contracted by 0.1%, the overall economic growth remains robust. The Real Gross Value Added (GVA) for the first half of FY 2024-25 stands at a commendable 6.2%, highlighting strong growth momentum. Agriculture and allie...

September 16, 2024 4:24 PM

MoSPI’s ‘women and men in India 2023’ reveals progress and gaps in gender equality

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the 25th edition of its comprehensive publication, "Women and Men in India 2023." This report offers a detailed look at the status of women and men across various sectors in India, providing crucial insights for policymakers and researchers. The publication provides data on a wide range of topics such as Population, Education, Health, Participation in Economy, Participation in Decision making etc. among others. It pre...

September 16, 2024 5:44 PM

India’s GDP exceeds estimates, grows at 8.2% in FY24 and 7.8% in Q4

India's gross domestic product (GDP) outperformed expectations, achieving a 7.8% growth rate in the January-March quarter. For the full fiscal year 2023-24, GDP growth was revised upwards to 8.2% from the earlier estimate of 7.6 percent, as reported by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Friday. This surge marks an improvement from the 7.0% growth recorded in the preceding fiscal year, showcasing the resilience and strength of the Indian economy amidst evolving global dyn...