Profile of India

Official Name: Republic of India
Capital: New Delhi
Population: 1.19 billion (2011 est.)
Population Growth Rate: 1.344% (2011 est.)
Current Local Time: Standard Time +0530 UTC. Click here to view time.
Languages: Hindi, English, and 16 other official languages.
Climate/Weather: Click here for 5-day forecast.
Currency: Rupee (INR) Click here to go to currency converter.
Major exports: petroleum products, precious stones, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, vehicles, apparel
Total exports: US $225.6 billion (2010 est.)
Major imports: crude oil, precious stones, machinery, fertilizer, iron and steel, chemicals
Total imports: US $357.7 billion (2010 est.)
Major trade partners: U.S., China, U.A.E., EU, Saudi Arabia
Gross Domestic Product: US $4.06 trillion (2010 est.)
GDP growth: 10.4% (2010 est.)
SOURCE: Background Note – India (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3454.htm)

USEFUL LINKS

Directory of official government websites

National Portal of India : A single window access to information and services being provided by the various Indian Government entities .

CII :(Confederation of Indian Industry) : is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organisation, seeking to play a proactive role in India’s development process.

IBEF: India Brand Equity Foundation.

CIA World Factbook: Basic information, covering geography, population, government, economy, etc.

Nationmaster.com: For more information on population, economy, health, transportation, etc.

Background Note: India

The World Bank of India

Population Clock

States & Union Territories