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India
| Official Name |
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Republic of India |
| Capital City |
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New Delhi |
| Type of Government |
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Federal Republic |
| Currency |
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Rupee (Rs.) - (INR) |
| Fiscal Year |
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1 April - 31 March |
| Official Language(s) |
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Hindi, English, and 21 other languages |
| Local Time |
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GMT +5:30 |
| International Dialling Code |
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+91 |
| Internet Domain |
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.in |
| Major Cities |
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Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh |
| Major Industries |
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Textiles, Jute, Chemicals, Food Processing, Steel, Cement, Mining, Petroleum, Software, Agriculture, Leather/Leather Products, Paper and Paper Products, Handicrafts, Apparel & Textiles, Plastic and Plastic Products, Chemicals, Engineering Goods, Gems and Jewellery |
| Major Trading Partners |
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US, EU, Russia, Japan, China, Germany, Belgium, Hong Kong |
| Free Trade Zone |
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Kandla free trade zone, Santa Cruz Electronics Export processing zone, Falta Export processing Zone, Madras export processing zone, Cochin Export Processing zone, Noida Export Processing zone |
Economic Overview
- Mixed economy, both capitalist market economy and socialist command economy.
- Fourth largest economy in the world in terms of purchasing power parity.
- Regulated private sector and public sector controlled completely by the government.
- Diverse economy: traditional village farming, modern agriculture, handicrafts, wide range of modern industries, multitude of services.
- 3/5th of the work force is in agriculture.
- Since 1990, the market has been opened gradually by reducing government controls on foreign trade and investment.
- Development and growth in exporting software services.
Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) |
Associated Chambers Of Commerce & Industry Of India |
All-India Association Of Industries (AIAI) |
CII Mantosh Sondhi Centre
23, Institutional Area,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003
Tel.: +(91)-(11)-24629994
Fax: +(91)-(11)-24621649/
24633168/ 2460198
E-mail: ciico@ciionline.org
Website: www.ciionline.org
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147B, Gautam Nagar
Gulmohar Enclave
New Delhi-110 049
Tel.: +(91)-(11)-26512477-79
Fax: +(91)-(11)-26512154
E-mail: assocham@sansad.nic.in
Website: www.assocham.org
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106, Uttam House
P.D'Mello Road, Carnac Bunder
Mumbai - 400 009
Tel.: +(91)-(22)-23412632/ 23412643/
25645305/ 25645306
Fax: +(91)-(22)-23415685/ 23451662
E-mail: info@aiaionline.org
Website: www.aiaionline.org
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Mumbai Chamber Of Commerce & Industry |
Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) |
Federation Of Indian Chambers Of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) |
Mackinnon Mackenzie Building
Ballard Estate
Shoorji Vallabhdas Road
Mumbai - 400 001
Tel.: +(91)-(22)-222614681-84
Fax: +(91)-(22)-22621213
E-mail: bcci@bombaychamber.com
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World Trade Centre (3rd Floor)
14/1B, Ezra Street
Calcutta - 700 001
Tel.: +(91)-(33)-22350442/3/4
Fax: +(91)-(33)-22215658
E-mail: eepcho@giascl01.vsnl.net.in
Website: www.eepc.gov.in
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Federation House
Tansen Marg, New Delhi-110001
Tel.: +(91)-(11)-23738760-70
(11 Lines)
Fax: +(91)-(11)-23320714/ 23721504
E-Mail: ficci@ficci.com
Website: www.ficci.com
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Federation Of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) |
India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) |
Indian Merchants' Chamber |
PHD House (3rd Floor)
Opp. Asian Games Village
New Delhi 110 016
Tel.: +(91)-(11)-26851310/ 12/ 14/ 15
Fax: +(91)-(11)-26863087/ 26967859
E-mail: fieo@nda.vsnl.net.in
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Pragati Bhavan, Pragati Maidan
New Delhi 110 001
Tel.: +(91)-(11)-23371540
Fax: +(91)-(11)-23378142
E-mail: itpo@nda.vsnl.net.in
Website:
www.indiatradepromotion.org
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Indian Merchants Chamber Marg
Churchgate, Mumbai - 400 020
Tel.: +(91)-(22)-2046633
Fax: +(91)-(22)-2048508/ 2838281
E-mail: imc@imcnet.org
Website: www.imcnet.org
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Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
Directorate General of Foreign Trade |
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Udyog Bhawan
New Delhi 110011
Tel.: +(91)-(11)-23061222
Fax: +(91)-(11)-23062626
Website: www.dipp.nic.in
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Udyog Bhawan, H-Wing
Gate No.2, Maulana Azad Road
New Delhi -110011
Tel.: +(91)-(11)-23061562
Fax: +(91)-(11)-23062225
E-mail: dgft@ub.nic.in
Website: www.dgft.delhi.nic.in
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Business Visa Rules
- Valid for one or more year with multiple entries.
- A letter from sponsoring organization indicating nature of business, probable duration of stay, places and organizations to be visited incorporating there in a guarantee to meet maintenance expenses, etc. should accompany the application.
- The duration of stay in India is only for a period of 6 months even though a valid visa may be for more than 6 months.
- Visa is given for a period for which passport is valid.
Business Hours
Government Offices: Mondays to Fridays: 09.30 - 17:30.
Offices : Mondays to Fridays: 09.30 - 17:30 (on Saturdays until 14:00).
Banks : Mondays to Fridays 10:00 - 15:00 (on Saturdays until 13:00).
Stores : Mondays to Saturdays 09:00 - 19:00.
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