GDP data release schedule revised; FY26 estimates now due on June 5

GDP Calendar Revised: The government has revised the release schedule for India’s provisional annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates and fourth-quarter GDP data, shifting the timeline from the last working day of May to June 7, or the previous working day if that date falls on a holiday.

The updated calendar was announced by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Tuesday, following consultations with the Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics (ACNAS). The ministry said the change has been introduced to further strengthen data quality and improve the robustness of national accounts compilation.

Revision aimed at improving data quality

According to the ministry, the revision was necessitated because several critical datasets are available only after a lag of up to two months. These include audited financial statements of listed companies and key fiscal indicators from the central government.

The government noted that listed companies are permitted up to 60 days from the end of the financial year to file audited Q4 and annual results, with many filings coming close to the May 31 deadline.

Fiscal data availability also a key factor

MoSPI also highlighted that important fiscal data for March—such as revenue and capital expenditure, taxes, subsidies and interest payments—are finalised only after a two-month delay. This delay, it said, impacts the finalisation of national accounts estimates.

The ministry said the revision reflects “continued efforts” to improve the “quality, coverage and robustness” of GDP data and aligns with prevailing international best practices.

Revised GDP release date for FY26

Under the new schedule, the National Statistics Office (NSO) will release the provisional GDP estimates for FY26, along with GDP data for the January–March quarter of 2025–26, on June 5, 2026.

The earlier release window was the last working day of May, which is now being shifted to allow incorporation of more complete and verified datasets before finalisation.