First National Income Estimates

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Who published the first estimates of national income in India?

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Dadabhai Naoroji in his book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'.

He estimated the per capita income at Rs. 20 per annum at current prices for 1867-1868.

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Who published the first estimates of national income in India?

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Dadabhai Naoroji in his book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'.

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He estimated the per capita income at Rs. 20 per annum at current prices for 1867-1868.

Part of Indian Economy & Indian Financial System · An Overview of Indian Economy · Last updated 22 Sep 2026

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