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The article offers information regarding the economic condition in India for 2008. According to the Economic Panel in the Prime Minister's Office, the economy is expected to decrease it growth rate to 7.7% following the clocking growth rates of 9% and more. It cites the sectors that are directly connected to the slowdown such as infrastructure, capital goods, construction, and cement could experience a slow down in terms of revenue growth.

The article discusses harnessing the power of the youth in India to drive economic development. Topics include how the need of job creation in India to drive the economy, reforms that are needed in the sectors of land and labour, and the suitability of India when it comes to economic entrepreneurship and ease of doing business.

The article discusses the influences of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the economic improvements in India. Factors arising for Modi's regime includes the water management of the state, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) goals in attaining economic progress and long-term plans for the welfare of Indian people. A comparison diagram depicting the political and economic regimes of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Modi is also presented.

The article presents the view of Future Group's founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Kishore Biyani to the 78 percent growth of the Indian economy in October 2008 over the previous corresponding period. Biyani considers this growth as a sign that consumer spending in his hypermarket business chains is not flagging. He plans to add four million square feet in the financial which will end in June 2009.

The article reports on the expectation that 37,000 hotel rooms will be added in India by 2010, which is worth $ 3 billion. According to Prithvi Raj Sing Oberoi, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Oberoi Group, the growth rate of the economy is at 9.4 percent, which he believes to have a cascading effect on investments in the hospitality sector. Among the companies expected to expand in the country are Best Western, Berggruen Hotels, and Hilton Hotels. INSETS: REALTY PLAY;RAIL TALE.

The article reports economic developments in India. Peruit, a water purifier from the consumer goods giant Hindustan Lever Ltd. to reduce the diarrhea cases. Companies like Microsoft and Cisco are aggressively moving ahead in the Indian market to penetrate into rural India as the country moves toward a leadership position in the global knowledge economy. The subscriber base has grown phenomenally since the launch of cellular services in India in 1995. .

The article provides information on the economic development of India. According to reports, 15-20 houses share a tap that sputters out a vile smelling, colored sludge. The water pipeline often passes through overflowing drainages. Fights over water are common. Most houses, however, have electricity reading meters that work.

The article offers information on the policy and process adopted by chief minister of Gujarat, India Narendra Modi in developing state's industrial and economical sectors. It mentions that Vibrant Gujarat Summits governed by Modi has enabled Gujarat to invest 240 billion dollars in state's economic and business development. Modi informs that institutionalized approach is a key factor in Gujarat's business development . It highlights the CM Fellowship programme launched by Modi in 2009.

The article discusses the economic outlook of Planning Commission member Kirit Parekh and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor D. Subbarao for India in fiscal year 2009-2010. Subbarao expects the year to be more challenging compared to fiscal 2008-2009. However, Parekh believes that there would be greater private investments if appropriate stimulus measures were taken. He estimates that net effect would have a low-growth rate of 6.3%.

The article reports on the situation of the economy in India. Uday Kotak, vice chairman and managing director of Kotak Mahindra Bank said that it is clear that India has made the transition to the big league. Events such as the acquisition of Corus by Tata Steel and the upgrade of India's sovereign credit rating by Standard & Corp. proved his point. The Central Statistical Organisation revised its estimates for the growth of the previous financial year to nine percent from 8.4 percent.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including economic development in India, social inequality, and analysis of Budget of India.

The article discusses the rate of gross domestic product (GDP) growth in India. A Barclays Capital Inc. report has revised the country's GDP growth forecast for 2009-2010 from 5.25% to 4%. Brokerage house CLSA has estimated GDP growth to be at 4.6%, while, research house Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) estimate was 4.8-5.5%. Moreover, ICRIER was concerned that it is possible for the growth rate to decline if countercyclical measures were not taken.

An interview with Richard Wastcoat, managing director of Fidelity Investments International, is presented. When asked about the importance of India for Fidelity, Wastcoat replied that they have the highest headcount in the country and that the rising market has exceeded their expectations. He stated that growth in India is mainly coming from new fund offers while in other countries it's through the long-term approach.

The article reports on the proposal of $350 billion investment in infrastructure in India. The Planning Commission has drafted the infrastructure investment and indicated that there will be a necessary 8 % increase in gross domestic product. The plan aims to strengthen the country's economic growth to 9 %. Key information regarding the sources of funds are also discussed.