A study conducted by researchers from the Institute for Population and Social Research in Thailand and the International Institute of Health Management Research in New Delhi has revealed that stillbirth rates in India are significantly underestimated. The analysis examined data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) across three rounds, indicating stillbirth rates of 12.8 per 1,000 total births at or after 28 weeks, 16.2 at or after 24 weeks, and 22 at or after 20 weeks of gestation. The researchers emphasized that focusing solely on late-gestation stillbirths could result in missing nearly 40% of all stillbirths. The study also highlighted the importance of high-quality, standardized data systems for accurate gestational age reporting. Despite a noted decline of 36.3% in stillbirth rates from 2005-06 to 2015-16, India still accounts for approximately 17% of the world's stillbirths, with significant variations in national data sources. The findings underscore the need for improved data collection methods to better understand and address stillbirths in the country.