- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the country's first experimental Index of Services Production (ISP) on July 14, 2026.
- Published for April 2026, this index is designed to assess changes in monthly production activities within the formal services sector.
- Developed with 2024-25 as the base year, this experimental index is considered a significant step towards creating a comprehensive Index of Services Production in the future.
- The Index of Services Production is a monthly economic indicator that measures short-term fluctuations in the production activities of the formal services sector.
- Its objective is to provide a regular, reliable, and timely assessment of the services sector's performance, thereby offering a more accurate basis for policymaking and economic analysis.
- This initial version of the ISP covers 19 formal service sub-sectors, representing approximately 60 percent of India's formal services economy.
- It encompasses several key service activities, including trade, transport, accommodation and food services, real estate, and administrative and support services.
- This index will play a crucial role in understanding the monthly performance of the country's services sector and in better analyzing economic trends.
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