Indian economy (GDP) grew by 7.4 per cent during 2009-10,

Higher than the estimated 7.2

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per cent.

During 2008-09, the economy grew by 6.7 per cent.

Per capita income rose by 10.5 per cent to Rs 44,345 in 2009-10 against Rs 40,141 during 2008-09.

During the fourth quarter of 2009-10, the economy grew by 8.6%, against 5.8 % in the year-ago Period.

Second quarter growth revised to 8.6 per cent from 7.9 %

Third quarter growth revised to 6.5 per cent from 6 %

Agriculture and allied sectors grew by 0.2 per cent in2009-10, against the estimated 0.2 per cent contraction.

Manufacturing sector expanded by 10.8 per cent during 2009-10, against the estimated 8.9 per cent.

Electricity, gas and water supply growth was 6.5 %, lower than the estimated 8.2 per cent.