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India’s 7.8% GDP: The Number that doesn’t add up – Podcast with Rajeswari Sengupta

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SourceIGIDR
PublishedTuesday, 8 September 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
R&D spending: 0.7% of GDP
Key Authorities
Ministry of FinanceRBISEBIDEAMinistry of Science & Technology
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TaxpayersBanks & NBFCsInvestorsResearchersR&D InstitutionsStartups
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NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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