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Double deflation debate over GDP methodology no ‘great battle’: Niti Ayog Vice Chairman

2026-09-09·The Hindu·Impact 2/5 · Moderate

MeridStreet AI summary

The Niti Ayog Vice Chairman has downplayed concerns over double deflation in India, stating that it's not a major issue. This refers to a situation where both the GDP and the wholesale price index (WPI) show deflation, which can be misleading. The Vice Chairman's comments suggest that the government is not too worried about the technical aspect of GDP calculation.

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Why it matters

Private capital expenditure is expected to increase as capacity utilisation reaches 80%. This could lead to higher economic growth and investment in India.

Market impact

Impact score

2 / 5

Market signal

Positive / risk-on

Transmission channels

Capacity utilisation rises→Private capex increases→Economic growth accelerates→Infrastructure demand rises→Indian equities gain

Likely winners & losers

Winners

Infrastructure stocks
Indian equities

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