India's new quarterly GDP estimates to include GST, e-Vahan data

Government will use GST filings, vehicle registrations from the e-Vahan portal and natural gas consumption for quarterly GDP estimates. The revised quarterly GDP series with FY23 as the base year will launch in February 2026. This shift aims to smoothen quarterly growth trajectories and reduce abrupt revisions. At present, India's quarterly GDP estimates rely on a benchmark-indicator approach.