India Facts And Figures
Facts About India
| Population | 1,251,695,584 (July 2015 est.) |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) | $7.965 trillion (2015 est.) |
| GDP Per Capita | $6,200 (2015 est.) |
| Inflation Rate | 12% (2010 est.) |
| Currency | Indian rupees (INR) |
| Exchange Rate | 67.92 Indian rupees (INR) per 1 US dollar (June 2016) |
| Language | Hindi 41%, Bengali 8.1%, Telugu 7.2%, Marathi 7%, Tamil 5.9%, Urdu 5%, Gujarati 4.5%, Kannada 3.7%, Malayalam 3.2%, Oriya 3.2%, Punjabi 2.8%, Assamese 1.3%, Maithili 1.2%, other 5.9% |
| Capital | New Delhi |
| Population of Capital City | 25,703,000 (2015) |
| Time Zone | UTC +5:30 |
| Seasons | varies from tropical monsoon in south to temperate in north |
| International Dialing Code | 91 |
| Electricity | 230V, 50 Hz |
| System of Government | federal parliamentary republic |
| Name and Party Affiliation of Current Leader | President Pranab Mukherjee (Since July 2012) |
| Income Tax Rate for Residents | Normally taxed on worldwide income, rates are progressive up to 30% plus the applicable cess. |
| Property Tax | No |
| Capital Gains Tax | 10%-20%; depends on wheter he gains are long term or short term. |
| Inheritance Tax | No |
| Rental Income Tax | 20% |
| Transfer Tax | Yes, to financial instruments and transactions with rates varying significantly by state |
| Sales Tax | 12.50% |
| Restrictions on Foreign Ownership of Property | Will be permitted by Reserve Bank, on application, to acquire immovable property in India if the property to be purchased is for residential use only. |
| Local Chamber of Commerce | http://www.indianchamber.org/ |
| American Chamber of Commerce | http://www.amchamindia.com/ |
| Primary Exports | petroleum products, precious stones, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, vehicles, apparel |
| Residency and Visa Requirements | All foreign nationals who wish to come to India must have their own country’s valid passport and an Indian visa. |
| Special Benefits for Foreign Residents or Retirees | no |
| National Airline | http://www.airindia.in |