TCA Anant: India's new package of price indices promise us a sharper view of economic trends
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Summary
India’s latest statistical revisions constitute a useful upgrade of our economic data. Here's how a rejigged wholesale price index and the formulation of new indices promise to enrich our view of how prices move across the economy.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right