IMF Assessment of India’s National Accounts Data: Key Concerns and Implications

On 27^th November 2025, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) rated India’s national accounts statistics, which includes key figures such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross Value Added (GVA), a grade of ‘C’, the second-lowest grade.

How do IMF’s Data Grades work?

• The IMF assesses national statistics under its Data Quality Assessment Framework (DQAF), which evaluates methodological soundness, accuracy and reliability, serviceability (timeliness, periodicity, and consistency), accessibility, & assurance of integrity.
• Grading Categories are:
  • Grade A: High compliance with international standards.
  • Grade B: Acceptable but with notable deficiencies.
  • Grade C: Significant weaknesses affecting surveillance.
  • Grade D: Poor-quality data seriously limiting analysis.

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