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Asian Development Bank  (http://www.adb.org/About/default.asp)
The Asian Development Bank website. In English.

BSE  (http://www.bseindia.com/index%5Fop.asp)
Presents information about the 605 member Mumbai Stock Exchange, India's largest capital market. Includes searchable database of member companies, economic statistics, company profiles, a glossary of financial terms, and current market data.

From the Bengal famine to the green revolution  (http://www.indiaonestop.com/Greenrevolution.htm)
Article by Ganguly describing the Green Revolution (1967-1977) which transformed India from a food deficit to food exporting nation. Includes links to statistical data on India's food production.

Business Standard  (http://www.business-standard.com/)
Multichannel website of the financial newspaper published in Delhi and Calcutta. Archives searchable by keyword for approximately six weeks prior.

Business Today  (http://www.business-today.com/)
India's largest selling business magazine which specialises in issues related to management, strategic thinking and analysis of business events.

Country at-a-Glance: India  (http://www.worldbank.org/in)
A search by country yields numerous English language reports on the economic development of regions of the world and the World Bank Groups' advice, initiatives and warnings concerning them. This page is for India.

Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India  (http://commin.nic.in/doc/)
Extensive web site of the agency under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry that oversees external trade of India. Features organizational information, press releases, information on World Trade Organization activities, anti-dumping information, policies, procedures, and texts of trade agreements (in WORD format), annual reports, as well as a thorough overview of the sub-agencies of the department. Includes extensive statistics and data on India's trade. Includes monthly newsletter, "India & the WTO" (archived since January 1999; in PDF or HTML format). Some information available in Hindi.

Diamond History  (http://www.diamondcutters.com/diamondhistory.html)
Diamond Cutters, a company that exports and polishes rough diamonds, provides an overview of the history of diamonds. The company notes that the first riverbed diamonds were probably discovered in India c. 800 B.C. Beginning in 1866, South Africa's massive diamond deposits were discovered. Information about diamond cutting, diamond routes, diamond centers, and famous diamonds is available.

Economic Times  (http://www.economictimes.com/)
Presents the online edition of "Economic Times," a daily business newspaper in India, published by Bennett, Coleman and Co. Ltd. Includes top stories and corporate information, as well as details about the economy, world finance, stocks, and politics. Offers access to an online discussion forum. Provides subscription information. Posts contact information in New Delhi, India, via mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail.

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry  (http://www.ficci.com/ficci/index.htm)
Founded in 1927, the Federation represents the interests of over 250,000 businesses. The site provides extensive information on the organization, events, analyses and updates on the business environment in India. Includes a large number of reports detailing labor policies, economic indicators, industrial analysis, etc.

Financial Express  (http://www.financialexpress.com/)
On-line edition of India's leading business-oriented newspaper. Not archived.

India - A Country Study  (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/intoc.html)
Presents information on India, provided by the U.S. Library of Congress. Includes information on India's geography, economy, society, transportation, communications, government, politics, and national security. Discusses the country's history, ethnic groups, religion, international trade, land use, foreign affairs, and armed forces.

India - Countrywatch.com  (http://www.countrywatch.com/cw%5Fcountry.asp?vcountry=78)
General informaton on India.

Industrial Economist  (http://www.indeconomist.com/)
Online edition of a leading south Indian economic magazine published fortnightly in Chennai (Madras). Focuses on business and economic news from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Archived from April 2001.

Institute of Economic Growth  (http://ieg.nic.in/vsieg/index%7E1.htm)
New Delhi-based research and educational institute founded in 1958 that conducts and promotes research and training in economics and related subjects. The site provides information about the Institute's mission, staff, lists of publications, projects, activities, and library. Includes reports and papers (some available in PDF format).

International Institute for Population Sciences  (http://www.iipsindia.org/)
Institute in Bombay which studies demographics issues, offering graduate level coursework in population sciences and conducts research and training programs. The site features courses offered, faculty information, background on research and training programs, and semiannual newsletter (archived since 2000; in PDF format). Lists titles in research monograph series.

MNC Masala  (http://www.corpwatch.org/trac/feature/india/index.html)
An extensive report on social movements in India published by Corporate Watch. Sections include a fact sheet on the Indian economy, local effects of globalization, analysis of neo-liberal economic reforms, descriptions of anti-corporate and anti-poverty movements, and environmental actions. While much of the data is not current, the issues discussed are relevant.

NCAER  (http://www.ncaer.org/)
Independent, non-profit research institution established in 1956 as economic consultants to government agencies and businesses. Activities include developing policy reports, tracking key sectors of the economy, forecasting the economic outlook, designing and conducting large-scale surveys, and disseminating research findings. Includes latest annual report (.pdf), "CASE: a monthly update of business, economics, policy news and articles" (.pdf), descriptions of organization, activities, and library holdings.

National Productivity Council of India  (http://www.npcindia.org/)
Autonomous, nonprofit organization established by the Government of India in 1958 to promote productivity and competitiveness among industries in India. Presents information on training programs, publications, and consultancy services.

Outlook India.com  (http://www.outlookindia.com/)
On-line version of Indian news weekly magazine consists of articles, essays, and feature stories on politics, economy, culture, literature, art, cinema, sports, etc. Archived from October 1995.

Prepare  (http://www.pcsadvt.com/prepare/index.htm)
NGO established in 1985, based in Madras to work with the tribal and Dalit peoples in Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu primarily in the area of education to deal with people's rights and preventing man-made disasters. Activities also include environmental issues, women's rights, sustainable agriculture, HIV/AIDS awareness and health. Website provides detailed information on projects and online access to newsletter.

Reserve Bank of India  (http://www.rbi.org.in/)
Since 1949 the Reserve Bank of India has served as the central financial institution that regulates Indian fiscal economy. The site provides extensive official information about the bank, notifications, financial markets, and regional offices. Includes speeches, a large number of reports and publications ("RBI Bulletin," annual reports, etc.; most archived since 1997; also available in .pdf or .doc format), statistics, and monetary museum.

Roy Baker oral history interview  (http://swco.ttu.edu/audio-visual/searchoralhistory.htm)
Roy Baker, director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Plains Ginning Laboratory, discusses the problems and research in cotton processing. He stresses South Plains cotton and concludes with remarks about gins in India.

Selected Republic of India Business Resources (Business Reference Services, Library of Congress)  (http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/asia/india.html)
Annotated list of selected print and internet business resources related to India.

Tamilnadu Corporation for Development of Women, Ltd.  (http://www.tamilnaduwomen.org/)
Incorporated in 1983 and funded by Government of Tamil Nadu and Government of India, the corporation strives to enhance the economic empowerment of women in Tamil Nadu state through programs providing credit for small businesses, vocational training, and a women's welfare center. Activities are coordinated with selected nongovernmental organizations and other training institutions. The site offers a large amount of information on the organization's, structure, activities, events, etc. and includes many reports (.doc format) and a long page of links to related organizations.

Telenews Asia  (http://www.lib.auburn.edu/BIDB)
Description based on: Jan. 13, 1995; title from journal information screen.

Tradeport.org - India  (http://www.tradeport.org/countries/india/01grw.html)
General information on India including finance and economics.

USATrade.gov - Country Commercial Guide for INDIA  (http://www.usatrade.gov/website/ccg.nsf/ShowCCG?OpenForm&Country=India)
Commercial Guide for India prepared annually by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

V.V. Giri National Labour Institute  (http://www.vvgnli.org/)
Labor organization that conducts and assists in organizing, training, and education programs, coordinates research, analyzes problems encountered in planning and implementing labor programs, and maintains library and information services. Areas of research include labor market studies, employment relations and regulations, and agrarian relations and rural labor studies. The Institute also houses the National Research Centre on Labour Information and the National Research Centre for Child Labor. The site includes lists of publications and details of training programs.

The View Group  (http://www.viewgroup.com/)
Headquartered in Boston and operating in the United States and Asia, The View Group is dedicated to fueling the development of a globally-linked world economy. It is an active, hands-on private equity firm and has helped entrepreneurs build companies that service global markets from India. The firm operates through offices in Boston and Mumbai.

Working Women's Forum (India)  (http://www.workingwomensforum.org/index1.htm)
Initiated in 1978 Working Women's Forum is an organization of poor women workers seeking to reverse the oppressions of caste, class and gender. Based in Chennai and operating mostly in southern India, programs include unionization, a credit cooperative network, reproductive and child health services, vocational training, child labor, leadership training. The site includes some statistical information on WWF's programs and membership.

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