Economics • Indian EconomyEasy
Which of the following organizations calculates and publishes the 'Index of Eight Core Industries' in India?
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B. Office of the Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)✓ Correct Answer
C. National Statistical Office (NSO)
D. NITI Aayog
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Office of the Economic Adviser within the DPIIT calculates and publishes the monthly Index of Eight Core Industries tracking key foundational sectors. Other bodies like the National Statistical Office compute broader macro indicators such as the Index of Industrial Production and GDP statistics.
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