Profile of India

Official Name: Republic of India
Capital: New Delhi
Population: 1.20 billion (2012 est.)
Population Growth Rate: 1.312% (2012 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 $307.2 billion (2011 est.)
Major imports: crude oil, precious stones, machinery, fertilizer, iron and steel, chemicals
Total imports: US $475.3 billion (2011 est.)
Major trade partners: U.S., China, U.A.E., EU, Saudi Arabia
Gross Domestic Product: US $4.42 trillion (2011 est.)
GDP growth: 6.8% (2011 est.)
SOURCE: Background Note – India (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html)

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 .

The World Bank - India Home

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.

US State Department India Page

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

Population Clock