India lags behind the world when it comes to the tag of being a ‘healthy’ nation, with healthcare accounting for only 0.9 per cent of national GDP as against 12 per cent by G7 countries. Health as a topic has never been centre-stage in the larger discussions on the country’s progress and growth.
India is home to one of the fastest growing mobile phone markets in terms of penetration thanks to tectonic shifts which have taken place over the past decade.
India is home to one of the fastest growing mobile phone markets in terms of penetration thanks to tectonic shifts which have taken place within the market over the past decade.
India's engineering industry has grown by an annual average of 12 per cent for the past five years on the back of higher investment in infrastructure development and industrial production, new government initiatives, such as allowing 100 per cent foreign ownership of firms within the sector, and lowering customs duty.
The Big Business of Small Cars - India's automobile industry is one of the largest recipients of foreign direct investment within the country and accounts for about 8 per cent of the economy.
India's growth story has witnessed many cyclical changes across a wide range of industries from agriculture and retail to software, IT and real estate, all of which serve as key drivers of the country's economy.
The Union finance ministry expects Indian Economy would grow at least 6% in the current financial year, citing a pickup in investment and rising investor confidence. RBI has projected the Indian economy to grow at 5.7%, which is lower than even some private forecasts.
“China is a horse and the world, an idea” 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, a major symbol and myth within Chinese civilization that signifies strength and power – and how very apt this is.
