Home | Member Login | Join Now | Contact Us | Help


  Export Import GuideExport Import Guide


  Indian EconomyIndian Economy


  Indian OverseasIndian Overseas


  Other Trade Information Other Trade Information

Trade Aggreement

Trade Terms

Goverment Links


  International AirportsInternational Airports


  International PortsInternational Ports


  Intellectual Property RightsIntellectual Property Rights


  India Legal Aspects India Legal Aspects


  Association & InstitutesAssociation & Institutes


  General InformationGeneral Information


Economic Surveys

Home - Indian Economy - Economic Surveys


The Economic Survey 08-09 listed by P. Chidambaram cast light on the following aspects :

  1. There has been a considerable rise in the economic growth from the average of 5% to 6% to a commendable 8.7% since 2003-04.
  2. The rate of inflation had declined from 5.6% to 4.1% in 07-08.
  3. Domestic investments as well as rate of savings are accelerated
  4. The upward growth of the Government Revenues has heralded a bright future for investment.
  5. Transport and Communication showed the fastest growth during the Xth 5 Year Plan.
  6. Significant increase in the ratio of trade to GDP to 34.8% in 2006-07 from a mere 22.5% in 2000-01.
  7. There is an urgency to expand and advance the social and physical infrastructure besides that of roads, ports and power.
  8. A total of 16.42% of the Central Government expenditure (Planned and Non-Planned) is being spent on rural development that was just 10.97% in 2001-02.
  9. Emphasis on the need for another green revolution especially in the rainfed areas.
  10. There might be a raise of subsidies over the proposed budget estimate by Rs. 6550 crore.