Categories: Economy

Indian economy contracted by 23.9% in Q1 of 2020-21

The estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter (April-June) Q1 of 2020-21 has been released by the National Statistical Office(NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. NSSO has released the GDP estimates at both Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices.

Boost your General Awareness Knowledge with Adda247 Live Batch: TARGET GA BATCH | SBI Clerk Mains & RBI Assistant Mains Exams

According to the latest release, the GDP at Constant (2011-12) Prices in Q1 of 2020-21 is estimated at Rs 26.90 lakh crore. This value was Rs 35.35 lakh crore in Q1 of 2019-20. Hence, the Indian economy has experienced a contraction of 23.9% as compared to 5.2% growth in Q1 2019-20.

While the GDP at Current Prices in the year Q1 2020-21 is estimated at Rs 38.08 lakh crore. This value was Rs 49.18 lakh crore in Q1 2019-20. Hence, it showed a contraction of 22.6% as compared to 8.1% growth in Q1 2019-20.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Ministers of State (I/C) for Statistics and Programme Implementation: Rao Inderjit Singh.

Find More Economy News

Mahesh Kumar

Working as an SEO Manager at Adda247, I bring over 10 years of experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and digital marketing. I specialize in driving organic growth through data-driven strategies, including keyword research, on-page SEO, off-page optimization, and technical SEO. My area of expertise in the EdTech sector, specifically focusing on competitive exams such as Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC, and various State Government job examinations.

Recent Posts

Government Launches PM-AJAY Portal for Real-Time Monitoring of SC Welfare Schemes

Government of India has launched the PM-AJAY portal and AJAY mobile app to improve the…

34 minutes ago

ICMR Transfers 41 Public Health Technologies to Industry at India’s Largest Biomedical Innovation Event

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has organized the India's largest largest biomedical innovation…

2 hours ago

India Chairs First BRICS Tourism Working Group Meeting 2026, Sets New Cooperation Agenda

In the first edition of BRICS Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting India has formally launched…

2 hours ago

Padma Awards 2026: President Murmu Honours 66 Distinguished Personalities at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Honorable President of India Droupadi Murmu has conferred the Padma Awards 2026 to 66 distinguished…

2 hours ago

China Launches Shenzhou 23 Mission with Three Astronauts for Major Tiangong Space Station Mission

China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft and sent the three astronauts to its Tiangong…

20 hours ago

Sansad Ratna Awards 2026 Explained: Full Winners List and Why the Parliamentary Honour Matters

For the year 2026, the Sansad Ratna Awards have been announced the outstanding performance by…

20 hours ago