China and India…over 2.4 billion people…over 500 million strong upper middle class…7 and 9% GDP growth per annum respectively…

India at a Glance

India: Largest democracy in the world with population of 1.15 billion.

The world’s largest working population by 2050.

Majority of the population comprises of young workers within the age group of 25-40.

367 Universities, 18,000 Colleges; Total Enrolment of 11.2 million. Literacy rate of 64.8%.

Over two decades of economic liberalization has created:

a)     Investment friendly regulatory and financial infrastructure.

b)     The 3rd largest investor base in the world.

c)     Adequate foreign reserves and growing external debt-GDP ratio indicate high investor confidence.

d)     Private Equity Investments of over US $ 10.8 billion in 2008.

e)    Foreign Institutional Investments worth US $ 16.1 billion in 2007-08.

Indian Economy Overview:Presented by IBEF (Click to Download)