Statistically speaking

To revive the moral essence of Shubh Labh and a civilizational ethos that respects risk and profit, we need a business-friendly environment. (istockphoto)

Can India rekindle the spirit of Diwali in favour of risk-taking enterprise?

4 min read . 15 Oct 2025

India’s GDP estimates are robust, produced by a professional statistical system that makes the best use of available data. (Mint)

Misconceptions mustn’t prevail over the reality of India’s GDP estimates

5 min read . 10 Sept 2025

We must develop a work plan to accommodate the System of National Accounts (SNA) 2025 recommendations in the National Accounts System (NAS). (MINT)

TCA Anant: Improve GDP measurement for a well-rounded view of India’s emergence

5 min read . 27 Aug 2025

The challenge of measuring income is particularly acute in developing countries, where a large portion of the workforce defines itself as self-employed. (Mint)

TCA Anant: A household income survey will be valuable if clarity beats confusion

4 min read . 26 Jun 2025

The employment survey seems to indicate that employment in the informal sector is now better than at any time in the last 20 years. (HT)

India’s informal sector isn’t off the map: It’s being tracked better than ever

4 min read . 19 Jun 2025