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    Information TypeIndia Data
    Population1.387 billion (June 2020 est.)
    Gross Domestic Product (GDP)US$3.202 trillion (2020 est.)
    GDP Per CapitaUS$2,900 (2020 est.)
    Inflation Rate5.84% (2020 est.)
    CurrencyIndian rupees (INR)
    Exchange Rate75.58 Indian rupees (INR) per 1 US dollar (June 2020)
    LanguageHindi 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%
    CapitalNew Delhi
    Population of Capital City30,291,000 (2020)
    Time ZoneUTC +5:30
    Seasonsvaries from tropical monsoon in south to temperate in north
    International Dialing Code91
    Electricity230V, 50 Hz
    System of Governmentfederal parliamentary republic
    Name and Party Affiliation of Current LeaderPresident Ram Nath Kovind (Since July 2017)
    Income Tax Rate for ResidentsNormally taxed on worldwide income, rates are progressive up to 30% plus the applicable cess.
    Property TaxNo
    Capital Gains Tax10%-20%; depends on wheter he gains are long term or short term.
    Inheritance TaxNo
    Rental Income Tax20%
    Transfer TaxYes, to financial instruments and transactions with rates varying significantly by state
    Sales Tax12.50%
    Restrictions on Foreign Ownership of PropertyWill 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 CommerceIndian Chamber Of Commerce
    American Chamber of CommerceAmcham India
    Primary Exportspetroleum products, precious stones, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, vehicles, apparel
    Residency and Visa RequirementsAll 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 RetireesNo
    National AirlineAir India

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