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Inviting Comments on Discussion Paper on “Methodological Improvements in Compilation of National Accounts Aggregates Using Expenditure Approach”

Inviting Comments on Discussion Paper on “Methodological Improvements in Compilation of National Accounts Aggregates Using Expenditure Approach”
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Dec 22, 2025
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Jan 07, 2026
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National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a Discussion Paper titled “Methodological Improvements in ...

National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a Discussion Paper titled “Methodological Improvements in Compilation of National Accounts Aggregates Using Expenditure Approach”. This exercise is part of the preparation for the new series of National Accounts Statistics with FY 2022–23 as the base year, which is scheduled for release on 27 February 2026.

The Discussion Paper outlines the proposed methodological refinements and improvements in the compilation of National Accounts aggregates using the Expenditure Approach, with the objective of enhancing the quality, accuracy, and usability of national accounts data.

Comments and feedback on the Discussion Paper are invited from experts, academicians, government bodies, state governments, financial institutions, users of national accounts data, and other stakeholders. Suggestions may be shared at: ddg3.nad@mospi.gov.in by 7 January 2026.

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jatinsaini
jatinsaini 6 months 3 weeks ago
यह पहल आम नागरिकों को सरकार से सीधे जुड़ने का अवसर देती है। इससे लोगों की समस्याएँ और सुझाव सरकार तक पहुँचते हैं। युवाओं की भागीदारी बढ़ाने के लिए ऐसे प्लेटफॉर्म बहुत उपयोगी हैं। डिजिटल माध्यम से पारदर्शिता भी बढ़ती है। भविष्य में इस तरह की पहल और मजबूत की जानी चाहिए।
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Aniket Singh
Aniket Singh 6 months 3 weeks ago
Suggestion on Methodological Improvements The proposed methodological refinements are timely and necessary to enhance the credibility and responsiveness of national accounts. A key improvement could be the systematic integration of high-frequency digital transaction data (GST, e-invoicing, and direct benefit transfer records) to complement traditional survey-based estimates. Adopting a dynamic expenditure-tracking framework using real-time administrative datasets can significantly reduce time lags and revision cycles. Further, harmonization of central and state-level data through standardized digital reporting protocols will improve inter-sectoral and inter-regional comparability. Capacity building at sub-national levels, combined with transparent publication of metadata and revision methodologies, will strengthen public trust and enable evidence-based fiscal decision-making. These steps can make national accounts more adaptive, accurate, and policy-relevant in a rapidly evolving eco.
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NachiketaRoy
NachiketaRoy 6 months 3 weeks ago
The expenditure approach is the most scientific approach applied by NSO to get reliable estimates and rational inferences are drwan from the collected data. This design has been applied to ascertain the reliability and validity of results. No other method is so authentic to draw the inferences with less sampling error.
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Andaluri Srinivas
Andaluri Srinivas 6 months 3 weeks ago
Procurement of financial assets like debts, bonds, etc., should not be included as they are a mere tool and not an actual physical good; therefore, they are not contributing in any way to the flow of goods and services
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Andaluri Srinivas
Andaluri Srinivas 6 months 3 weeks ago
To avoid double-counting, expenditure on intermediate goods and purchase of second-hand goods should not be taken into account in the calculation of National Income using this method, as they do not contribute to the current circular flow of goods and services.
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Andaluri Srinivas
Andaluri Srinivas 6 months 3 weeks ago
An economy often trades goods through exports and imports with other economies to take comparative advantage and promote healthy market competition
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Andaluri Srinivas
Andaluri Srinivas 6 months 3 weeks ago
Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) is the expenditure borne in acquiring fixed assets, such as machinery and equipment for any production unit
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Andaluri Srinivas
Andaluri Srinivas 6 months 3 weeks ago
GDCF- the expenditure incurred in the purchase or addition of capital stock of an economy by the production unit. It is viewed as an investment made by the production firms on the domestic territory
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Andaluri Srinivas
Andaluri Srinivas 6 months 3 weeks ago
GFCE- The government spends fortunes on the development and maintenance of various administrative and infrastructural services like defense, education, roads, law and order, as well as on various welfare schemes. Thus, this component measures the expenditure incurred by the government of an economy on these services for its functioning.
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