India Imports: Developing Countries: Others data was reported at 9.304 USD bn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.344 USD bn for 2017. India Imports: Developing Countries: Others data is updated yearly, averaging 1.047 USD bn from Mar 1988 (Median) to 2018, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.514 USD bn in 2006 and a record low of 0.300 USD mn in 1993. India Imports: Developing Countries: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAA008: Imports by Country: USD (Annual).

Contains data from the World Bank's data portal. There is also a consolidated country dataset on HDX.

Economic growth is central to economic development. When national income grows, real people benefit. While there is no known formula for stimulating economic growth, data can help policy-makers better understand their countries' economic situations and guide any work toward improvement. Data here covers measures of economic growth, such as gross domestic product (GDP) and gross national income (GNI). It also includes indicators representing factors known to be relevant to economic growth, such as capital stock, employment, investment, savings, consumption, government spending, imports, and exports.

India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Thailand data was reported at -2.871 USD bn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of -2.355 USD bn for 2016. India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Thailand data is updated yearly, averaging 3.000 USD mn from Dec 1948 (Median) to 2017, with 70 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 314.950 USD mn in 1995 and a record low of -2.871 USD bn in 2017. India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Thailand data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Annual.

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Climate change is expected to hit developing countries the hardest. Its effects—higher temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, rising sea levels, and more frequent weather-related disasters—pose risks for agriculture, food, and water supplies. At stake are recent gains in the fight against poverty, hunger and disease, and the lives and livelihoods of billions of people in developing countries. Addressing climate change requires unprecedented global cooperation across borders. The World Bank Group is helping support developing countries and contributing to a global solution, while tailoring our approach to the differing needs of developing country partners. Data here cover climate systems, exposure to climate impacts, resilience, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy use. Other indicators relevant to climate change are found under other data pages, particularly Environment, Agriculture & Rural Development, Energy & Mining, Health, Infrastructure, Poverty, and Urban Development.

Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in Latin America & the Caribbean (% of total merchandise exports) in India was reported at 3.8253 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Merchandise exports to developing economies in Latin America & the Caribbean (% of total merchandise exports) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Ethiopia data was reported at 60.420 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 33.090 USD mn for Apr 2018. India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Ethiopia data is updated monthly, averaging 0.920 USD mn from Jan 1960 (Median) to May 2018, with 689 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.955 USD mn in Mar 2013 and a record low of -0.050 USD mn in Sep 1995. India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: Ethiopia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

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Natural and man-made environmental resources – fresh water, clean air, forests, grasslands, marine resources, and agro-ecosystems – provide sustenance and a foundation for social and economic development. The need to safeguard these resources crosses all borders. Today, the World Bank is one of the key promoters and financiers of environmental upgrading in the developing world. Data here cover forests, biodiversity, emissions, and pollution. Other indicators relevant to the environment are found under data pages for Agriculture & Rural Development, Energy & Mining, Infrastructure, and Urban Development.

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An economy's financial markets are critical to its overall development. Banking systems and stock markets enhance growth, the main factor in poverty reduction. Strong financial systems provide reliable and accessible information that lowers transaction costs, which in turn bolsters resource allocation and economic growth. Indicators here include the size and liquidity of stock markets; the accessibility, stability, and efficiency of financial systems; and international migration and workers\ remittances, which affect growth and social welfare in both sending and receiving countries.

Transnational corporations in a developing country : the Indian experience is a book. It was written by John Martinussen and published by SAGE in 1988.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index for India (DDOE01INA086NWDB) from 1960 to 2017 about India, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

The statistic shows the growth of the real gross domestic product (GDP) in India from the second quarter 2021 to second quarter 2023. GDP refers to the total market value of all goods and services that are produced within a country per year. It is an important indicator of the economic strength of a country. Real GDP is adjusted for price changes and is therefore regarded as a key indicator for economic growth. In the second quarter of 2023, the real GDP in India grew by 7.8 percent, compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Kiribati data was reported at 0.480 USD mn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.598 USD mn for 2016. India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Kiribati data is updated yearly, averaging 0.112 USD mn from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2017, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.513 USD mn in 2006 and a record low of -0.290 USD mn in 2010. India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: Kiribati data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Annual.

In 2022, 42.86 percent of the workforce in India were employed in agriculture, while the other half was almost evenly distributed among the two other sectors, industry and services. While the share of Indians working in agriculture is declining, it is still the main sector of employment. A BRIC powerhouseTogether with Brazil, Russia, and China, India makes up the four so-called BRIC countries. They are the four fastest-growing emerging countries dubbed BRIC, an acronym, by Jim O’Neill at Goldman Sachs. Being major economies themselves already, these four countries are said to be at a similar economic developmental stage -- on the verge of becoming industrialized countries -- and maybe even dominating the global economy. Together, they are already larger than the rest of the world when it comes to GDP and simple population figures. Among these four, India is ranked second across almost all key indicators, right behind China. Services on the riseWhile most of the Indian workforce is still employed in the agricultural sector, it is the services sector that generates most of the country’s GDP. In fact, when looking at GDP distribution across economic sectors, agriculture lags behind with a mere 15 percent contribution. Some of the leading services industries are telecommunications, software, textiles, and chemicals, and production only seems to increase – currently, the GDP in India is growing, as is employment.

In 2023, the national debt of India amounted to around 2.83 trillion U.S. dollars. Projections show an upward trend, with a significant increase each year. Honor thy national debtNational debt, also called government debt or public debt, is money owed by the federal government. It can be divided into internal debt, (which is owed to lenders in the country) and external debt (which is owed to foreign lenders). National debt is created and increased by using government bonds, for example, or by borrowing money from other nations due to financial struggles (well-known case in point: Greece). A quite complex issue, national debt is expected to be paid back in accordance with certain regulations overseen by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a financial organization owned by central banks. India’s debt is rising, but so is its economic growthIndia’s liabilities have increased significantly, and forecasts show no end in sight. While India is a fast-growing economy and considered one of the main emerging economies, the so-called BRIC countries, India has been investing and borrowing money from commercial banks as well as several non-banking finance companies, and its national debt today makes up almost 70 percent of its GDP. Luckily, even though the national debt is forecast to increase, this share of GDP is predicted to decrease, as is the trade deficit in the long run, despite a significant jump back into the red in 2017.

In 2019, the ease of doing business score for India was 71. The country leaped to the 63rd rank in the world rankings from 147 in 2014, indicating that there was a steady improvement in business practices and regulations across India.

  The ease of doing business report  

The ease of doing business report ranks economies based on specific parameters with a score from 1 to 190, with first place being the best. The index score indicates the percentage of the best result any country can achieve. A high score means that the regulatory environment is conducive to business operation.

This report is published annually by the World Bank Group since 2003. The knowledge gained from this has become a hallmark for the private sector and has paved the way for several regulatory reforms in many developing countries across the globe.

  Who does it impact?  

The information imparted relative to ease of doing business is used by policy makers, academics, development experts, business communities and relevant stakeholders to underscore the regulatory facets within a specific business climate with the aim of promoting reform.

Economic activity, relative to new businesses, requires effective and sustainable policies to facilitate entrepreneurship, enhance productivity, and as a derivative, abate unemployment, minimize corruption and alleviate poverty. The study factors in quantitative metrics of regulations for business startups. These include dealing with construction permits, labor and employment law, property tax and registration, credit loans, trade laws across borders and enforcing contracts and insolvency resolution.

India IN: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data was reported at -527.750 USD mn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -212.090 USD mn for Apr 2018. India IN: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data is updated monthly, averaging 24.195 USD mn from Jan 1960 (Median) to May 2018, with 695 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.336 USD bn in Sep 2017 and a record low of -527.750 USD mn in May 2018. India IN: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

Merchandise imports from economies in the Arab World (% of total merchandise imports) in India was reported at 21.99 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Merchandise imports from economies in the Arab World (% of total merchandise imports) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

As of February 2025, India was the country with the largest offline population worldwide. The South Asian country had over 651 million people without internet connection. China ranked second, with around 311.9 million people not connected to the internet. Despite these large shares of the disconnected population in these countries, China and India ranked first and second, respectively, as countries with the highest number of internet users worldwide. Internet access in Africa In 2023, Africa lagged behind other global regions regarding internet penetration rate, as only 37 percent of the continent’s population accessed the web. In contrast, around 91 percent of Europe’s population were internet users. This is heavily influenced by the infrastructure development in the region. However, some improvements are forecasted, as by 2028, the internet penetration rate in Africa will be at an estimated 48.15 percent. Global internet access challenges: disruptions and restrictions Government internet shutdowns around the world are another challenge for internet access. Between 2015 and the first half of 2023, 172 local internet connection disruptions occurred due to protests globally. Moreover, according to a 2023report on internet freedom, almost four out of ten global internet users were deprived of essential freedoms on online platforms. In 2023, 76 new restrictions on internet usage were implemented worldwide. Asia led in imposing these restrictions, accounting for approximately 55 cases across various countries in the region.

India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Western Hemisphere: Bahamas data was reported at -32.890 USD mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -252.552 USD mn for 2016. India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Western Hemisphere: Bahamas data is updated yearly, averaging 0.071 USD mn from Dec 1969 (Median) to 2017, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.455 USD bn in 2011 and a record low of -371.610 USD mn in 2014. India IN: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Western Hemisphere: Bahamas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Annual.

India IN: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Israel data was reported at 425.900 USD mn in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 463.600 USD mn for Dec 2017. India IN: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Israel data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.620 USD mn from Dec 1960 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 207 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 621.433 USD mn in Sep 2013 and a record low of -219.381 USD mn in Dec 2008. India IN: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: Israel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Quarterly.