Some good facts about India

by wiredbeats on January 23, 2009

A decent list of facts on India which someone forwarded me recently

 

 

  • The number of companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, at more than 6,000, is second only to NYSE.
  • Four out of 10 Silicon Valley startups are run by Indians. 
  • With 800 movies per year, India’s film industry overshadows Hollywood.
  • The organized lottery market in India is US$7bn (2% of GDP).
  • India consumes a fifth of the world’s gold output.
  • Indians account for 45% of H1-B visas issued by the US every year.
  • Six Indian ladies have won Miss Universe/Miss World titles over the past 10 years. No other country has won more than twice. [click to continue...]

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