New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Wednesday rejected claims that last year's GDP estimate was revised down to make economic growth in the first quarter of FY27 appear stronger, saying the change was the result of a new base year, improved data sources and updated methodology.

The clarification came after questions were raised over the revision of GDP at current prices for Q1 FY26 from Rs 86.05 lakh crore under the earlier 2011-12 base-year series to Rs 80 lakh crore under the latest 2022-23 series.

"The change in the estimate of Q1 2025-26 does not represent a downward revision made to make the current year's growth appear higher. It reflects successive methodological and data revis...