An analysis conducted by researchers from the Institute for Population and Social Research in Thailand and the International Institute of Health Management Research in New Delhi reveals alarming insights into stillbirth rates in India. The study, published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia, indicates that if only late-gestation stillbirths (after 28 weeks) are counted, nearly 40% of all stillbirths could be missed. The research analyzed data from three rounds of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) conducted between 2005 and 2021, showing stillbirth rates of 12.8 per 1,000 total births at or after 28 weeks, 16.2 at or after 24 weeks, and 22.0 at or after 20 weeks of gestation. The researchers noted a significant decline in stillbirth rates of 36.3% between 2005-06 and 2015-16, with over 51% of states achieving a single-digit stillbirth rate by 2019-21. However, the data also revealed discrepancies in stillbirth estimates across various reporting systems, highlighting the need for improved data quality and standardized reporting practices to better understand and address the issue of stillbirths in India.