1. www.ibef.org Indian Economy An Opportunity Unlimited Indian Economy An Opportunity Unlimited

2. www.ibef.org 2 India: Fastest Growing Free Market Democracy GDP GrowthForexFII FlowFDIPer CapitaInflation 19904.9 percent< USD 1 billionUSD 1 million (1993)USD 97 millionUSD 3909 percent 2007*9.4 percent (8.9 percent for Q2 2007-08) USD 246 billion (USD 276 billion in 2007-08 till December) USD 15 billion (USD 18 billion in 2007-08 till 14 th Jan) USD 16 Billion (USD 9.2 billion in 2007-08 till October) USD 7973.4 percent Source: Times of IndiaTimes of India * Annualized data used to show comparison with 1990

3. www.ibef.org 3 India: Among the Top-15 Countries in terms of GDP at constant prices The Indian economy has witnessed unprecedented growth…. Booming services and industry sectors are providing the required impetus to economic growth The sound performance of each industry segment is leading to the overall robust performance of the Indian economy India’s GDP has witnessed high growth, and was the second fastest growing GDP after China in 2006-07 Fastest GDP growth of 9.4 percent in 2006-07, since last 18 years (at constant prices) Contribution of Services - increased from 48 percent to 55 percent Growth in sectors at Current Prices (2006-07): Industry: 16.2% Services: 16.3% Agriculture: 10.2% Growth in sectors at Current Prices (2006-07): Industry: 16.2% Services: 16.3% Agriculture: 10.2% Source: MOSPI StatisticsMOSPI Statistics Estimated contribution to GDP by various sectors for H1 (2007-08) are: Industry – 138.5 billion, Agriculture – 73.8 billion and Services – 268.8 billion

4. www.ibef.org 4 India: Robust Economic Platform Steadily increasing Forex reserves offer adequate security against any possible currency crisis or monetary instability Falling Dollar inflates the India’s external debt Increased confidence of investors in Indian companies has led to a surge in cross border borrowing by corporate houses In 2007-08 (till 28 December), Forex reserves witnessed a growth of approximately 39 percent over 2006-07. India’s Forex reserves are in excess of external debt… …the decreasing external debt to GDP ratio indicates that India has a sound economic platform Source: RBI StatisticsRBI Statistics

5. www.ibef.org 5 India: Surging Exports Petroleum products are the major contributors towards India’s growing imports Quality and cost advantage are the two important parameters leveraged by the Indian producers to increasingly market products and services Services sector has been a major contributor to increased exports from India Product imports by India mainly include petroleum products and minerals Acceptance of Indian products along with the cost advantage has provided an edge to Indian companies * - 2007-08 provisional data for period of April to October only Source: Ministry of Finance (November Report)Ministry of Finance (November Report)

6. www.ibef.org 6 170 percent Increase India: Attractive Investment Destination India is ranked second in AT Kearney’s FDI confidence index (2007) FDI inflow for the period 2006-07 witnessed a growth of 185 percent over the same period last year With improved performance on PE ratio and ROE, Indian markets have attracted large investments 185 percent Increase Source: DIPP (October Report), SEBIDIPP (October Report)SEBI Electronic equipment, manufacturing and telecom have witnessed significant FDI inflow Large FII activity in India has led to an upsurge in the Sensex

7. www.ibef.org 7 11/12/2007 Crossed 20,000 mark 30 December 1999 Crossed 5,000 mark 07 February 2006 Crossed 10,000 mark 09 July 2007 Crossed 15,000 mark India: Vibrant Capital Market India is among the major destinations across the globe for inflow of US Dollar Sensex has risen 20 times in the period 1990-2007 Sensex – The Bombay Stock Exchange index has risen 20 times from 1990s to reach 20,000 mark in November 2007. FIIs have infused large investments into the Indian stock market Encouraging industry performance Increased local investors’ confidence Emergence of industry and confidence of local investors along with the FIIs has led to upsurge of the Sensex

8. www.ibef.org 8 India: Vibrant Economy Driving M&A Activities Growth Drivers:  Globalisation and increased competition  Concentration of companies to achieve economies of scale  Cash Reserves with corporate Private equity deals value increased to USD 19 billion In 2007, there were a total of 676 M&A deals and 405 private equity deals… … Total M&A deal value was close to USD 51 billion… Trends:  Cross-border deals are growing faster than domestic deals  Private Equity (PE) houses have funded projects as well as made a few acquisitions in India Source: Deal Tracker Grant Thornton, Economic TimesDeal Tracker Grant ThorntonEconomic Times In 2007, the total value of M&A and PE deals was USD 70 billion…

9. www.ibef.org 9 Major M&A Deals Undertaken Abroad by India Inc. USD 12.1 billion Tata Steel buys Corus Plc USD 6 billion Hindalco acquired Novelis Inc. USD 1.58 billion Essar Steel acquired Algoma Steel USD 1.6 billion Suzlon Energy Ltd. acquires REpower USD 1.1 billion United Spirits Ltd. acquired Whyte & Mackay

10. www.ibef.org 10 Major M&A and Investments Announcements in India (1/2) USD 11 billion Vodafone buys Hutch USD 1.7 billion Plans to spend on its development operations in India over the next four years USD 2 billion Plans to establish three manufacturing plants to produce photo-voltaic units USD 12 billion POSCO to invest in building steel manufacturing plants and facilities in India by 2016

11. www.ibef.org 11 USD 0.98 billion Aditya Birla Group increased its stake in Idea Cellular by acquiring 48.14-percent stake USD 1 billion Plans investment in private equity, real estate, and private wealth management Mylan Laboratories acquired a majority stake in Matrix Laboratories USD 0.74 billion Major M&A and Investments Announcements in India (2/2) USD 1 billion Plans investment in private equity in Indian markets

12. www.ibef.org 12 India: Pacing Ahead to Emerge as a Major Economy in the World 2007 Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) AT Kearney has placed India as the most preferable destination for Services sector (2007)… Services sector attracted interest of major global players and large investments are pumped in it India is expected to outperform its rivals in the BRIC, in terms of GDP growth rate, from 2015 onwards… Source: AT Kearney, BRIC ReportAT KearneyBRIC Report … India is the top destination in the AT Kearney Global Retail Development Index (2007)

13. www.ibef.org 13 BRIC Report, Goldman Sachs “I have never seen India so dynamic, vibrant and full of business opportunities”. - Dan Scheinman, Cisco System Inc. as told to Business Week, August 2005 “We came to India for the costs, stayed for the quality and are now investing for innovation”. John Redwood Economic Competitiveness Policy Group, UK “India is now truly a land of opportunity”. Jack Welch General Electric “India is a developed country as far as intellectual capital is concerned”. Peter Loescher President and Chief Executive Siemens By 2032, India will be among the three largest economies in the world. Why India? – Quote Unquote Travyn Rhall, ACNielsen “The Indian market has two core advantages - an increasing presence of multinationals and an upswing in the IT exports”. Craig Barrett Intel Corporation “India has evolved into one of the world's leading technology centers“. Mr Paul de Voijs Managing Director Volvo Car India “India is a very exciting market and the luxury car segment is growing exponentially here”.

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