New Delhi: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has accelerated India’s official data pipeline, reducing the lag in release of survey results and firming up timelines for base-year revisions of major macroeconomic indicators, according to its year-end review for 2025.
Annual survey results are now being released within 90–120 days of completion, while quarterly and monthly datasets are being published within 45–60 days and 15–30 days respectively, a significant improvement aimed at making official statistics more policy-relevant and timely, the ministry said.
A key reform has been the redesign of sample frameworks for flagship surveys such as the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE), enabling monthly, quarterly and district-level estimates. From April 2025, PLFS monthly and quarterly estimates covering both rural and urban areas have begun to be released, while quarterly ASUSE bulletins are now a regular feature.
The ministry also outlined the roadmap for long-awaited base-year revisions. The new GDP series with base year 2022–23 is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, followed by a new CPI series with base year 2024 on February 12, 2026. A revised Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series, also with base year 2022–23, will be released on May 28, 2026. These revisions will integrate administrative datasets such as GST, PFMS and e-Vahan, alongside updated survey data, to improve coverage and accuracy.
On the digital front, MoSPI launched a revamped website with interactive dashboards and an AI-enabled chatbot, alongside the GoIStats mobile app, which provides on-the-go access to key macro indicators and downloadable datasets. The ministry said these initiatives are aimed at deepening citizen engagement and improving data accessibility.
Institutional reforms were also highlighted, including the draft Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Bill, 2025, which proposes converting ISI into a statutory body to align it with other institutions of national importance. Public consultation on the Bill has been extended till January 5, 2026.
Taken together, the measures underscore the government’s attempt to modernise India’s statistical system through faster releases, greater granularity and technology-led dissemination—an effort closely watched by policymakers, economists and markets alike.