With increased interdependence among global economies, any manipulation in GDP figures is bound to hurt us (“India’s growth rate may be overstated”, July 7). The main contention of shifting the base year from 2004-05 to 2011-12 must be addressed before making claims that our economy is growing despite an acknowledged global slowdown. It is also time for us to introspect over the numbers cited. Do they really indicate the economic well-being of the average citizen?
Kavvati Prasanth,
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
