India, Nov. 29 -- In a critical analysis of India's economic data, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given a 'C,' or the second-lowest grade, to it. The global institution states that the numbers related to GDP and, hence, its growth rate, have "shortcomings" that "hamper surveillance," or the ability to gauge their veracity. It points at weaknesses in methodology, which raise questions about the figures. Critics link such observations to the higher-than-expected GDP growth in the past two quarters, especially in the light of global disruptions, and domestic issues, despite the positives of GST 2.0. In the recent past (see Our Take), India has consistently defied the odds, and achieved growth rates that were unexpected. The C-grad...