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Notes The English average data for 1991 and 1998 is derived from a department of health statistical bulletin.

In addition, your careers service may publish its own job vacancy bulletin on paper or online.

3.6 House Bulletin in a Nutshell

3.6.1 Forex Reserves Rise US$1.8 Billion to US$302.59 Billion

The country’s foreign exchange reserves have gone up by $1.807 billion to $302.593 billion for the
week ended March 4, according to the Weekly Statistical Bulletin released by the Reserve Bank of
India.

3.6.2 Exports Cross $200 Billion Mark in April-Feb, Beat Government Estimate
Maintaining a steady growth momentum, India’s merchandise exports touched $208.2 billion in the
April-February period of the current financial year, already exceeding the government’s target of
$200 billion for the entire financial year. In February, exports rose 49.8 per cent to $23.60 billion,
while imports rose to $31.70 billion, up 21.2 per cent over the same period last year.

3.6.3 India in Top 10 Manufacturers List

India was amongst the top 10 manufacturers in 2010 and together with Brazil and China accounted
for a third of the world manufacturing output, up from one-fifth 10 years ago, said a United Nations
report. India along with other leading developing economies such as Brazil and China showed
strong performance in economic growth in 2010 and the manufacturing value added of all these
countries grew by over 10% last year, the agency said.

India topped developing countries (excluding China) in production of textiles,
chemical products, basic metals, general machinery and equipment, and electrical
machinery.

3.6.4 IGI Rated 14th Best Globally

Delhi’s IGI Airport has been rated the 14th best airport in the world in the Airports Council
International’s airport service quality survey for 2010. In the category of 25-40 million passengers
per annum, the airport has been rated fourth, behind only Seoul’s Incheon, Singapore’s Changi and
Shanghai Pudong.

3.6.5 Gems, Jewellery Exports to Touch US$ 33 Billion

India’s gems and jewellery exports are estimated to rise 17.8% to touch US$ 33 billion in 2010-11,
according to Rajiv Jain, Chairman, Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). During
the first three quarters, April-December 2010-11, India’s exports rose by 41% to reach US$ 27.5
billion as compared to the same period in 2009-10. The sector is being pegged to cross the targeted
US$ 30 billion during the 2010-11 as against the US$ 28 billion in 2009-10. Moreover, exporters are
positive about the next financial year, expecting a robust global demand. The US and European
market constitute of about 60% of India’s gems and jewellery exports.

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