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KERALAGOD’S OWN COUNTRY

BEKAL FORT IN KASARGOD, KERALA

Table of Content

Executive Summary……………..……….….3

Introduction…..…………………..…………...4

Economic Snapshot…….……………….…...9

Physical Infrastructure…………………..….15

Social Infrastructure……….………….….....23

Industrial Infrastructure .............................26

Key Sectors………….…….…..…….......…32

Key Procedures and Policies……..…..….38

Annexure…….……….........................……49

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Kerala is known as God’s own country. It is one of the few states to have marketed its natural beautysuccessfully to the leisure tourism sector. The state’s unique heritage and cultural diversity have helpedattract tourists from the world over.

Cultural diversity and well developed tourism sector

As of census 2011, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.91 per cent and sex ratio of 1,084 women for1,000 men, in India. Male literacy rate in the state stands at 96.10 per cent, highest among all states.

Highest literacy and sex ratio

Kerala holds second rank in the Investment Climate Index, as per a policy research working paper by theWorld Bank for its world-class infrastructure and well-trained human resource pool.

Ranks second in Investment Climate Index

Kerala has the first international transhipment terminal in India, having a design capacity of around 4 millionTEUs & providing better connectivity between Kerala & other ports in India.

First international container transhipment terminal

The cargo traffic handled by Cochin port was 30.87 million tonnes during 2019–20*Cargo Traffic in Cochin Port

Kerala has been promoting knowledge-based industries such as IT/ITeS, computer hardware &biotechnology. It is the first state having a technology park with CMMI level 4 quality certification & a world-class IT campus in Thiruvananthapuram.

Presence of world class technology park

Source: Economic Review of Kerala 2014-15 and 2017-18, Kerala IT Policy, TEU’s = Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Indian Express, State budget 2018-19, Migration And Development Brief 27 by World Bank, Indian Port Trust.

Note: * - Up to February 2020

KERALA

INTRODUCTION


Kerala is located along the coastline to the extreme south-west of theIndian peninsula, flanked by the Arabian Sea on the west and themountains of the Western Ghats on the east. The state has a 580 kmlong coastline.

Malayalam is the most commonly spoken language. Hindi, Englishand Tamil are the other languages used.

Kochi, Kozhikode, Kollam, Thrissur, Alappuzha, Palakkad,Thalassery, Ponnani and Manjeri are some of the key cities in thestate.

KERALA FACT FILE

There are 44 rivers flowing through Kerala, the major ones beingPeriyar (244 km), Bharathapuzha (209 km) and Pamba (176 km).Out of these 44 rivers 41 are west flowing and 3 are east flowing.

Source: Maps of India

Parameters Kerala

Capital Thiruvananthapuram

Geographical area (sq km) 38,863

Administrative districts (No) 14

Population density (persons per sq km) 860

Total population (million) 33.41

Male population (million) 16.02

Female population (million) 17.38

Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 1,084

Literacy rate (%) 93.91

Source: Kerala at a glance, Economic Review of Kerala,2014-15, Government of Kerala website, Census 2011, Central Statistics Office


AdvantageKerala

ADVANTAGE: KERALA

Leader in tourism During 2018(P), 15.60 million domestic tourists and 1.09

million foreign tourists arrived in Kerala.

In 2018, Kerala was rewarded as the winner of International Travel And Tourism Gold Award For Best In Responsible Tourism.

BBC Travel survey has rated Kerala as the top favourite tourist destination among foreign travellers.

Policy and infrastructure support

Kerala has a wide range of fiscal and policy incentives for businesses under the Industrial and Commercial Policy and has well-drafted sector-specific policies.

It has a well-developed social, physical and industrial infrastructure and virtual connectivity, and good power, airport, IT, and port infrastructure. E-governance initiatives will further strengthen transparency and bridge digital divide.

Rich pool of skilled labour Kerala has a large base of skilled labour, making it an

ideal destination for knowledge-intensive sectors.

The state has the highest literacy rate in the country.

It has a large pool of semi-skilled and unskilled labourers.

High economic growth Kerala’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) surged

at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.75 per cent between 2011-12 and 2018-19.

Kerala is the leader in rubber production; high demand of rubber has opened up immense opportunities for the state in the rubber industry.

The GSDP of Kerala for 2017-18* is estimated at Rs6.86 trillion (US$ 106.52 billion). For the year 2018-19**,it is estimated at Rs 7.73 trillion (US$ 115.29 billion).

Source: Economic Review of Kerala 2014-15, Tourism Vision 2030, Kerala Tourism Statistics 2018Note: * - Revised Estimates, ** - Budget Estimates, Conversion rate used as per slide 52, P – Provisional, Q‐ Quick Estimate


KERALA VISION 2030

Vision 2030

Energy

Education

Health

Transport

Labour

Industry

Forestry Agriculture & livestock

Green, sustainable and safe transport.

Provide high quality education at affordable rates.

Create a global brand name in education and develop into a knowledge hub by 2030.

Shift from subsistence farming to highly knowledge intensive, competitive farming.

Self sufficiency in supply of fish, meat, milk and other dairy products to the local market.

Increase health expenditure to GSDP ratio from 0.6 per cent in 2012 to 4-5 per cent by 2027−31.

Set up three medical cities by 2030. Provide health insurance cover to

all.

Increase the share of forestry in GSDP to 0.5 per cent.

Increase the productivity of forests through improved management of resources.

Growth oriented labour welfare policy. Connecting labour supply with

demand. Increasing employment opportunities.

Increase the share of manufacturing to 10 per cent of the GSDP by 2030.

Sustained increase in employment in manufacturing.

Affordable and clean power to all. Exploit the full potential of hydro-electric

generation. 100 per cent electrified households with

24*7 availability.

Source: Government of Kerala


KERALA IN FIGURES

Parameter Kerala India

GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 4.02 100.0

GSDP growth rate (%) 11.42 11.3

Per capita GSDP (US$) 3,089.23 2,015.53

Kerala’s Contribution to Indian Economy (2017-18)


Installed power capacity (MW)(As on February 2020) 5,696.43 369,427.97

Wireless subscribers (million)(December 2019) 43.20 1,151.43

Internet subscribers (million) (No) (as of September 2019) 25.97 687.62

National highway length (km) 1,782 132,499

Major and minor ports (No) 1+17 13+187

Airports (No) 4 129

Physical Infrastructure in Kerala


Literacy rate (%) 93.91 74.04

Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 14.3 20.4

Social Indicators


PPP projects operational and under maintenance (No) 33 1824

Exporting SEZs (No) 19 238

Industrial Infrastructure


FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 2.24 436.47

Investments (as of June 2019)

PPP: Public-Private Partnership, SEZ: Special Economic Zone, SRS: Sample Registration System, * - Including Lakshadweep

KERALA

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP

GSDP of Kerala at current prices

At current prices, Kerala’s GSDP was about Rs 9.78 trillion(US$ 139.94 billion) in 2020-21.

The state’s GSDP recorded a CAGR of 11.61 per centbetween 2011-12 and 2020-21.

Per Capita GSDP of Kerala at current prices

The state’s per capita GSDP^ stood at Rs 2,25,484 (US$3,226) during 2018-19 as compared to Rs 108,666 (US$ 2,318)during 2011-12.

Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 10.99 per centbetween 2011-12 and. 2018-19.

Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala, Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million US$/Population in million

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP

NSDP of Kerala at current prices

At current prices, Kerala’s NSDP was about Rs 7.08 trillion(US$ 101.24 billion) in 2018-19Q.

NSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 11.61 per cent between2011-12 and 2018-19Q.

NSDP per capita of Kerala at current prices

Kerala’s per capita NSDP was Rs 204,105 (US$ 2,920) in2018-19Q compared to Rs 97912 (US$ 2042) during 2011-12.

Per capita NSDP of the state grew a CAGR of 11.06 per centbetween 2011-12 and 2018-19Q.

Source: “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala,

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSVA

In 2018-19, the tertiary sector contributed 63.73 per cent to thestate’s GSVA at current prices, followed by the secondary sectorcontributing 25.16 per cent and primary sector contributing 11.11 percent.

The tertiary sector grew at a CAGR of 12.70 per cent between 2011-12 and 2018-19. Growth was driven by storage, transport, financialand real estate segments.

The secondary sector grew at an average rate of 9.73 per cent,between 2011-12 and 2018-19. Growth was led by manufacturing,construction, electricity, gas & water supply.

The primary sector expanded at an average rate of 6.19 per centbetween 2011-12 and 2018-19, mainly supported by growth acrossagriculture and mining & quarrying segments.

Visakhapatnam port traffic (million tonnes)GSVA composition by sector

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Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala Economic Survey


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS & INVESTMENTS

According to DPIIT, during April 2000 to September 2019, FDIinflows into the state* reached US$ 2.37 billion.

The state government has sanctioned investments of US$ 100million, US$ 156 million & US$ 8.3 million for the VizhinjamInternational Seaport project, Kochi Metro Rail Project & for landacquisition for Kozhikode & Thiruvananthapuram internationalairports respectively.

In October 2019, state attracted around Rs 10,000 crore (US$ 1.43billion) investment from different investors belonging from Dubai.

In 2019, five investment intentions under IEMs worth Rs 129 crore(US$ 18.46 million) have been proposed in the state.

Visakhapatnam port traffic (million tonnes)FDI* equity inflows (US$ billion)

Note: * - Including Lakshadweep, IEM - Industrial Entrepreneurs MemorandumSource: DPIIT - Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Government of Kerala,

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – KERALA’S EXPORT TRENDS

Total merchandise exports from the state stood at US$ 9.77 billion during 2018-19. During 2019-20*, the exports stood at US$ 7.80 billion.

Major items exported from the state of Kerala are gold and other precious metal jewellery, marine products, spices, petroleum products etc.

During 2019-20*, exports of gold and other precious metal jewelry, the most exported items from Kerala, stood at US$ 4,878.08 million which was62.51 per cent of the total exports.

Source: Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS)

Export Trend (US$ billion)

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Note: RMG – Ready Made Garments, *- Till December 2019

KERALA

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS

Source: Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.; Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of Kerala, State budget 2019-20, NHAI, omms.nic.in

Road development activities in the state are undertaken under threebroad categories of roads and bridges, road transport and othertransport services.

To improve efficiency of transportation to Kannur International Airport,the state government has decided to convert six roads into four-lanehighways. The preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) iscurrently underway.

Under the State Budget 2019-20, government has allocated Rs 1,213crore (US$ 173.5 million) towards road transport.

During 2016-19, 14,623 Km of roads were completed, and 68 bridgeswere constructed.

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Expenditure on road works under PMGSY in Kerala (US$ million) (up to Dec 2019)

Road type Road length (km)

National highways (Up to March 2019) 1,782

State highways 4,341.65

Major district roads 27,470.45

Roads in Kerala

Note: PMGSY – Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Year Road works (No)

2014-15 118

2015-16 155

2016-17 126

2017-18 60

2018-19 (June 2018) 26

Road work completion under PMGSY


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – RAILWAYS

Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2018-19, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd, Government of Kerala, State Budget 2019-20

Source: Maps of India

Kerala is well connected to other parts of the country via railways.The State Government has appointed Kerala State IndustrialDevelopment Corporation Ltd (KSIDC) as the nodal agency fordeveloping a project to establish a north-south High-speed RailCorridor (HSRC) to facilitate smooth and speedy passengermovement between various cities and towns in the state.

Railway divisions in Thiruvananthapuram, Palakkad and Maduraijointly carry out railway operations in Kerala.

As per State Budget 2019-20, new railway lines such as Thalassery-Mysore, Nilambur-Nanjangode are under the consideration of KeralaRail Development Corporation.

As of December 2019, 11.17 km Metro Rail Project is proposed forconstruction in Kochi under Phase II with sanctioned cost of Rs1,957 crore (US$ 280 million). .


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS

Source: Airports Authority of India, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.

Kerala has three airports handling domestic & international flights, located at Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi & Kozhikode.

Kannur Airport was inaugurated in December 2018, making Kerala India’s first state to have four international airports.

The passenger traffic handled by the state during 2019-20 (till Jan 2020) stood at 8.5 million from Cochin airport and 3.43 million fromThiruvananthapuram airport.

Airports 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20(till Jan 2020)

Cochin 61,688 68,772 71,057 57,556

Thiruvananthapuram 29,117 33,738 33,093 24,729

Aircraft movement at the airport


Cochin 8,955,441 10,172,839 10,119,825 85,11,531

Thiruvananthapuram 3,881,509 4,393,469 4,434,459 34,35,646


Cochin 81,485 76,274 70,199 62,364

Thiruvananthapuram 28,450 28,715 25,167 22,153

Freight handled at the airport (MT)

Passenger handled at the airport


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – PORTS

Kerala has 18 ports, of which, Cochin is the major one. Furthermore,there are three intermediate and 14 minor ports.

The development activities of the port are taken care of by theDepartment of Ports, Harbour Engineering Department and HarbourEngineering Department.

The cargo traffic handled by Cochin port was 30.89 million tonnesduring 2019–20*

Traffic handled by minor ports in the state during 2018-19P (up toSep 2018) stood at 0.05 million tonnes.

Source: Cochin Port Trust, News articles, Economic Survey 2014-15, India Port Association

Major ports Cochin

Intermediate portsNeendakaraAlappuzhaKozhikode

Minor ports

VizhinjamValiyathuraVadakaraPonnani

ThankasserryKayamkulamManakkodamMunambam

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER

Kerala is among the prominent Indian states to have achieved 100 per cent rural electrification.

As of February 2020, the state had a total installed power generation capacity of 5,696.43 MW, of which 2,189.36 MW was accounted for by stateutilities, 2,081 MW by central utilities and 1,426.07 MW under private sector.

Thermal power contributed 3050.46 MW (53.55 per cent) to total installed power generation capacity, hydropower contributed 1856.50 MW (32.59 percent), nuclear power 362.00 MW (6.35 per cent), and renewable power 427.47 MW (7.50 per cent).

Source: State Budget 2019-20, Central Electricity Authority

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM

As of December 2019, Kerala had an overall tele-density of 124.02 per cent.

According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), as of December 2019, Kerala had 43.50 million wireless subscribers and 1.72million wire-line subscribers.

By the end of December 2019, 11.86 million subscribers had submitted requests for mobile number portability in Kerala.

As of September 2019, Kerala has 25.34 million internet subscribers.

Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Ministry Of Communications And Information Technology, GP - Gram Panchayat

Wireless subscribers 43,502,295

Wire-line subscribers 1,723,816

Tele density (in%) 124.02

Internet subscribers (million) (As of September 2019) 25.97

No. of GPs in Phase-I (as of April 2018) 977

Cables laid (km) 830

GPs for which cable laid 1,129

No. of GPs (service ready) (as of Nov 2019) 1,129

Telecom Infrastructure (As of December 2019) Performance status of Bharat Net Project (As of December 2018)


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – URBANDEVELOPMENT

The Kerala urban area comprises of five Municipal Corporations and 60 Municipalities. The Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project(KSUDP) is an Asian Development Bank-assisted project covering the five municipalities of Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kollam andThrissur. The project focuses on urban infrastructure improvement, community upgrading, local government infrastructure development andcapacity building, and implementation assistance.

Along with smart cities, 9 cities of Kerala have also been selected for infrastructure development under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation andUrban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme. As of January 2019, Rs 2,359.38 crore (US$ 327.01 million) has been allocated to Kerala under thescheme.

As per the State Budget 2019-20, towards the Smart City Mission, government has allocated Rs 400 crore (US$ 57.23 million), and Rs 500 crore(US$ 71.54 million) for AMRUT.

Major infrastructure projects such as Kannur Air Port, GAIL Pipeline, Kochi-Edamon Electric line and Bypasses at Kollam and Alappuzha will beinaugurated in 2018-19.

As of August 2018, under Smart City Mission, five out of seven projects have been completed or are under implementation in the state.

Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, State Budget 2016-17, 2017-18, Business Standard

Projects & Programmes Cumulative expenditure (US$ million) (As of Aug 2018)

Urban Transport Improvement 22.15

Solid Waste Management Project 4.23

Water Supply 14.50

Sewage and Sanitation 21.97

Community Development Fund 11.12

Cities Area (sq. km)Kochi 94.88Kollam 58.18Kozhikode 128Thiruvananthapuram 2,192Thrissur 101.4Alappuzha 1,414Palakkad 1,363Guruvayur 29.66Kannur 2,961

List of cities in Kerala covered under AMRUT

KERALA

SOCIALINFRASTRUCTURE


SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION

Kerala has the highest literacy rate among all states in the country.Kerala has 3,021 higher secondary schools as of 2016. Of these,1,162 (38.46 per cent) were government schools, 1,406 (46.54 percent) aided schools & the remaining 453 (15 per cent) unaidedschools.

As per budget 2018-19, 45,000 hi-tech class rooms and IT labs willbe established in 4,775 schools. The digitalisation will be completedin 3 phases with 20,000 class rooms being completed before the endof February, 10,000 class rooms in March and remaining 15,000class rooms in the months of April – May.

In Budget 2018-19 US$ 5.10 million is allocated for ‘KeralaInfrastructure and Technology for Education’ which is heading thedigitalisation programme.

During 2017-18, Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR) in regular teaching modein Kerala stood at 15.

Under the State Budget 2019-20, government proposed Rs 927crore (US$ 132.63 million) towards the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan andRs 529 crore (US$ 75.6 million) for the Mid-Day Meal Scheme.

Source: State Budget 2019-20, Economic Review of Kerala, Economic Survey 2018-19

Schools^ 12,971

Colleges 1,306

Universities 22

Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Higher Education 36.2

Sub sectors Budget 2018-19 (US$ million)

School education 149.83

Higher education 121.87

Technical education 38.31

Total 3,170.82

Educational infrastructure (2017-18)

Nature of schools (2017-18P)

Student strength (in million)

Share of total student strength

(%)

Government 1.13 30.71

Government-aided 2.14 58.15

Unaided 0.41 11.14

Total 3.68 100.0

Note: P: Provisional


SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH

The departments that offer health services in the state & are responsible for development activities are namely, Health Services Department, MedicalEducation Department, Ayurveda Department (ISM), Ayurveda Medical Education Department, Homoeopathy Department & Homoeopathy MedicalEducation Department.

Under the State Budget 2019-20, government has allocated Rs 2,498 crore (US$ 357.41 million) for urban health service and Rs 883 crore (US$126.34 million) rural health services.

As per budget 2018-19, an amount of Rs 837 crore (US$ 129.87 million) has been allocated for National Health Mission. State share for the saidmission is Rs 335 crore (US$ 51.98 million).

As of December 2019, the state had 234 community health centres, 958 primary health centres and 5,868 sub-centres.

Note: (1)Per thousand persons, (2)Per thousand live births

Birth rate(1) 14.3

Death rate(1) 7.6

Infant mortality rate(2) 10

Primary health centres 958

Sub-centres 5,868

Community health centres 234

District hospitals 61

Sub – District Hospitals 373

Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2017, State Budget 2018-19, 2019-20, NHRM, Sample Registration System (SRS)

Health indicators (2017)

Male 71.4

Female 76.3

Life expectancy at birth (years) (2014-15)

Health infrastructure (as of December 2019)

KERALA

INDUSTRIALINFRASTRUCTURE


INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE … (1/2)

Infrastructure Project description

Technopark

The Technopark at Thiruvananthapuram is spread over 760 acres.

It currently hosts over 300 IT and ITeS companies, employing over 46,000 IT professionals.

Technopark Phase-II has been declared an SEZ by the Government of India.

The technology park is spread across 7.2 million sq. ft. built-up space (completed) and 3.5 million sq. ft. (work-in-progress)

As a part of the Phase-IV, named Technocity, Technopark is developing 431 acres of land in Pallippuram, 5 km north of the main campus on the National Highway-47 to Kollam.

Infopark The Infopark at Kochi is best suited for ITeS due to its proximity to the submarine optical-cable landings.

The total land available with Infopark is 98.25 acres, of which 75 acres has been notified as an SEZ by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.

Special Economic Zones

Apart from the SEZs in Technopark and Infopark, the other SEZs in Kerala include the KINFRA Electronics Park SEZ in Kalamassery; a multi-product SEZ at Kochi; two port-based SEZs at Vallarpadam and Puthuvypeen at Kochi; a food processing SEZ near Calicut; a pulp and paper SEZ at Kottayam; and a non-conventional energy sources SEZ at Kalamassery.

Source: http://www.technopark.org/, sezindia.nic.in


INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – INDUSTRIAL CLUSTERS … (2/2)

District Industries

Kannur Handlooms, power looms, beedi

Alappuzha Coir products

Idukki Agriculture and forest based

Thiruvananthapuram Handlooms, IT

Thrissur Power looms, handlooms, textile, timber, tile, canning

Palakkad Power looms, sericulture

Kollam Minerals and mining

Kozhikode Rubber

Wayanad Minerals and mining

Kasargod Minerals and mining

Kottayam Rubber, food products, engineering

Ernakulam IT


SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES (SEZ) … (1/3)

Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India,

Sutherland Global Services

Infopark

Cochin Port Trust, Puthuvypeen

Cochin Port Trust, Vallapadom

KINFRA, Kochi

Unitech Real Estate

Parsavnath Developers

Smart City Infrastructure

Carborundum Universal Limited

MM Tech Towers, Alwaye

Emmar MGF, Alwaye

Electronics Technology Park

KINFRA

Techno Park SEZ - I

Technopark Pallipuram

Techno Park SEZ - II

KINFRA, Kakkancherry

KSITI, Pallipuram

KSITI, Purakkad

Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (KINFRA)

KSITI, KasargodKerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Limited (KSITI), Kannur

Hindustan News PrintLimited

KSITI, Kollam


Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, SEZ: Special Economic Zone

Name/Developer Location Primary industry

Cochin SEZ Cochin Multi-product

Cochin Port Trust Vallapadom Port-based

Cochin Port Trust Puthuvypeen Port-based

Infopark Kakkanad IT/ITeS

Electronics Technology Parks - Kerala Attipura IT/ITeS

KINFRA Ayiroopara Animation & Gaming

KINFRA Chelembra Agro-based food processing

Electronics Technology Parks- Kerala Thiruvanthapuram IT/ITeS

KINFRA Thrikkakara Electronics industries

Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Limited Pallipuram IT/ITeS

Electronics Technology Parks Kerala (Technopark) Attipura IT/ITeS

Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Limited Mulavana IT/ITeS

Carborundum Universal Ltd. Thrikkakara North Solar Photovoltaic

Sutherland Global Services Private Limited Thrikkakara North IT/ITeS

Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Limited (KSITIL) Pantheerankavu and Nellikode IT/ITeS

Infoparks Kerala Puthencruz and Kunnathunadu IT/ITeS

Smart City (Kochi) Infrastructure Limited Kakkanad IT/ITeS

Kerala State IT Infrastructure Ltd. (KSITIL) Thrissur IT/ITeS

Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society Limited (ULCCS LTD) Kozhikode IT/ITeS



Some of formally approved SEZs in Kerala

Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, SEZ: Special Economic Zone

Name/Developer Location Primary industry

Cochin Port Trust Vallarpadam Port-based

Cochin Port Trust Puthuvypeen, Ernakulam Port-based

KINFRA Kazhakoottam, Thiruvananthapuram Electronics Industries

Smart City (Kochi) Infrastructure Pvt Ltd Kakkanad, Ernakulam IT/ITeS

Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Ltd (KSITIL) Pantheerankavuand Nellikode, Kozhikode IT/ITeS

Infoparks, Kerala Kunnathunad, Ernakulam IT/ITeS

Cochin International Airport Ltd Ernakulam Airport-based

Under SEZ Act, 2005, Kerala has 29 formally approved SEZs, 25 notified SEZs and 19 exporting SEZs.


KERALA

KEY SECTORS

Agriculture and Allied Sectors

IT and Electronics

Tourism

Fishery


KEY SECTORS – AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SECTORS

Kerala is one of the leading pepper and rubber producers in thecountry. Kerala is the leader in rubber production in the country.State accounted for about 78 per cent share in the total naturalrubber production in 2017-18. Natural Rubber production in Keralastood at 551 thousand MT during 2017-18.

Kerala can be termed as the land of spices, considering the largevariety of spices grown in the state. Kerala is the largest producerof pepper in India and accounts for a lion’s share in India’sproduction. Apart from pepper, other spices produced in the stateinclude ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, tamarind, etc. During 2019-20(till Sept 19), spices export from the state stood at US$ 208.89million.

As per the State Budget 2019-20, government has allocated fundsworth US$ 1.43 million for spices like pepper, nutmeg, cardamom,clove, ginger and turmeric.

During April-December 2019, tea production in Kerala stood at59.05 million kg. Tea exports from the stood at US$ 84.95 millionduring 2019-20 (till December 19).

As per the State Budget 2019-20, government will be spent Rs2,500 crore (US$ 35.7 million) to rejuvenate agriculture post floods

Source: Kerala, Department of Agriculture Cooperation And Farmers Welfare, Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS)

Crop Annual production – 2018-19 (‘000 MT)

Spice 192.86Total food

grains. (up to Sep 2018)

139.9

Fruits 1885.97 Rice** 418.7

Plantation 5421.89 Pulses# 501.5

Mango (P) 397.82 Nutmeg^ 14.19

Grapes^ 15.50 Vegetables* 3042.86

Pepper^ 30.47 Cocoa^ 7.15

Note: * - 1st Advance Estimates, * *- 2nd Advance Estimates, ^ - production 2016-17, P – Provisional, E – Estimated, 2018, # - As per 4th Advance Estimates

Exports of Spices from the state (US$ million)

501.11581.64

327.91

534.36

327.71

208.86

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

2014

-15

201-

16

2016

-17

2017

-18

2018

-19^

^

2019

-20


KEY SECTORS – IT AND ELECTRONICS … (1/2)

Source: Kerala IT Policy 2012, Economic Review of Kerala 2014-15, State Annual Plan, sezindia.nic.in, State budget 2019-20, Business Standard

Kochi has emerged as a unique IT destination and is connected by twosubmarine cables and satellite gateways that directly support major ITcities, including Bengaluru. Kerala possesses a cost-effective andhighly skilled human resource base with the lowest attrition rate (lessthan 5 per cent). Around 11 per cent of the national IT pool iscontributed by skilled human resources from Kerala. The state also hasample availability of skilled and semi-skilled workers for the electronicsindustry.

Operational costs in the state are among the lowest in India (40 percent lower as compared to other major IT locations in India). Also,rental/real estate costs are lower than major IT cities in the country.

The state has a techno park in Thiruvananthapuram which has beeninstrumental in attracting global electronics manufacturers, an info parkin Kochi, and a cyber park in Kozhikode As per ASSOCHAM, Keralaranked 3rd in attracting the highest total investments in IT sector worthUS$0.33 millon among all Indian states. Kerala also has a strong e-governance infrastructure and is a leading state in e-governance.

The electronic hub proposed at Kochi is a prestigious project of theGovernment of Kerala to promote electronic hardware manufacturingand assembling units and R&D centres, and to support infrastructurefor the same.

Export and investment from IT/ITES CSEZs (US$ million)

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Exports 657.84 696.70 1,085.46

Investment 232.24 232.24 262.27

Note: Data Taken from lok sabha, frequency of update is unknown


Collabera is a fast-growing, end-to-end information technology services and solutions provider, working with leadingglobal 2,000 organisations from banking & financial services, communications, media, manufacturing, retail, energyand utilities domains. The company employs over 9,000 professionals across more than 25 offices and four world-class delivery centres in the US, the UK, India, Singapore and Philippines. The company has an office at Technopark,Thiruvananthapuram.

Collabera

Traco Cable Company Limited commenced operations in 1964. It manufactures high-quality cables and wires intechnical collaboration with Kelesey Engineering Co Ltd, Canada. TRACO currently meets the needs of public sectorundertakings in India such as railways and the electricity boards of various states. The company is headquartered inKochi and has factories in Ernakulam, Kannur and Thiruvalla.Traco Cable Co Ltd

TELK was incorporated in 1963 under an agreement with the Government of Kerala, Kerala State IndustrialDevelopment Corporation, and Hitachi Limited, Japan. It manufactures transformers, bushings and tap changinggears. The factory and corporate office are located in Angamally, near Kochi.

TELK provided its first 400 KV Class Transformer, 315 MVA Auto Transformer and Generator Transformer to India'sfirst 500 MW Thermal Unit.

Transformers and Electricals Kerala Ltd

(TELK)

Founded in 1973, Keltron is a state-owned electronics enterprise, employing around 1,800 people and has 10manufacturing centres. It provides technical manpower to leading organisations such as Oil and Natural GasCorporation Limited (ONGC). The company’s products span categories including aerospace electronics, security andsurveillance systems, intelligent transportation systems, strategic electronics products, IT solutions, IT infrastructuresolutions, process automation, ID card projects, power electronics, electronic components and TE units.

Keltron is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram and has training centres in 30 locations across Kerala with a stronginfrastructure spread over 700,000 sq ft of built up area.

Kerala State Electronics Development Corp

(Keltron)

Source: Company website and annual report

KEY SECTORS – IT AND ELECTRONICS … (2/2)


KEY SECTORS – TOURISM

Popular tourist destinations in Kerala include beaches of Kovalam, Varkala, Marari, Bekal and Kannur; backwaters of Kumarakom, Alappuzha,Kollam, Kochi and Kozhikode; and hill stations of Ponmudi, Munnar, Wayanad and Wagamon. Kerala has a number of well-known wildlifereserves, including the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, the Eravikulam National Park, the Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary and the Parambikulam WildlifeSanctuary. The State Tourism Department is developing eco-friendly, rural tourism packages in Kumarakom, Wayanad, Kovalam and Muzirisheritage circuit.

Kerala tourism to tap culinary skills of women to dish out the distinct flavours of the state’s ethnic cuisine to visitors.

According to State Budget 2019-20, new project will be started for the development of tourism at Muzhuppilangad.

Under the State Budget 2019-20, Rs 372 crore (US$ 53.23 million) is allocated for tourism sector out of which Rs 82 crore (US$ 11.73 million) isallocated for Tourism marketing and additional Rs 132 crore (US$ 18.89 million) is allocated for developing the facilities of tourist centres.

Revenue from tourism in Kerala increased to Rs 36,528.01 crore (US$ 5.06 billion) in 2018.

Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2014-15, 2016-17, State Budget 2019-20, 2018-19, Kerala Tourism Statistics 2018

Domestic tourist arrivals in Kerala (in million)

9.38 10.08 10.86 11.70 12.47 13.1714.67 15.61

0.02.04.06.08.0

10.012.014.016.018.0

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017(P)

2018

Foreign tourist arrivals in Kerala (in million)

0.73 0.79 0.86 0.92 0.98 1.04 1.09 1.09

0.0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

1.2

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017(P) 2018

Note: P – Provisional


KEY SECTORS – FISHERY

The state has a long coastline of over 580 km & innumerable waterbodies, generating a huge potential for inland & marine fishing &providing it a prominent position in fish cultivation. Kochi &Neendakara are the two major fishing harbours for mechanizedsector and the Thankasserry fishing harbour is the only one for thetraditional sector.

The state government has allocated US$ 92.68 million for fisheriessector and coastal area development under annual budget 2018-19.

Kerala’s share in the national marine fish production is around 13 percent.

The budget includes schemes such as conservation & managementof fish resources, motorisation of traditional fishing crafts & insurancecoverage to fishing implements, integrated fisheries development,inland fish production, fishing harbours, modernisation of fishmarkets & value addition, etc.

In April 2018, Fish Farmers Development Agency for AquacultureDevelopment in Kerala will be implementing umbrella project‘Development of Inland Fisheries’ worth Rs 69.90 core (US$ 1.08million) launched by Fisheries Department .

During 2019-20 (till Dec 2019), exports of marine products from thestate stood at US$ 558.26 million.

Marine fish production in Kerala (‘000 tonnes)

693.

21

679.

74

708.

65

726.

01

727.

51

608.

72

549.

10

0100200300400500600700800

2011

-12

2012

-13

2013

-14

2014

-15

2015

-16

2016

-17

(P)

2017

-18

Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2015-16, 2016, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Annual Budget 2016-17, 2017-18, Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS)

Exports of marine products (US$ million) (up to Dec 2019)

862.28720.11

395.96

969.75

453.89338.86

0200400600800

10001200

2014

-15

2015

-16

2016

-17

2017

-18

2018

-19

2019

-20

KERALA

KEY PROCEDURES & POLICIES


SINGLE-WINDOW APPROVAL MECHANISM

A Single-Window Clearance Mechanism (SWM) was established inJune 2000, with an aim to expedite clearances for new industrialprojects.

A state-level board, headed by the Chief Secretary, issuesclearances within a time frame of 45 days to medium and large scaleindustries.

KSIDC is the single point of contact and convenor of the state board.

District-level boards have been constituted for issuing clearancesrequired by small scale industries.

The District Collector of each district is the Chairman and GeneralManager of the Board; the District Industries Centre (DIC) is theconvenor for such boards. The stipulated time frame for clearancesis 60 days.

Industrial Area Boards have been set up in various industrial areas ofthe state for the clearance of projects. An officer, not below the rankof District Collector, is Chairman of each Board, with the DesignatedAuthority of the Industrial Area as Convenor. The stipulated timeframe for obtaining the clearances is 30 days.

State Board Chief Secretary

District Boards District Collector

Industrial Area Board

An officer not below the rank

of District Collector

SWM structure in Kerala

Source: KSIDC


KEY INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICES … (1/2)

Agency Description

Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA)

The aim of the organisation is to speed up industrial growth in Kerala through infrastructure support.

It operates industrial parks in various sectors.

It has three newly operational parks: Kera Park (in Thrissur), Spices Park (Idukki) and Rubber Park (Pathanamthitta).

KINFRA’s four upcoming projects include a marine park in Beypore, a technology park in Ramanattukara, a food park at Wayanad and an industrial park in Palakkad.

KITCO Limited (formerly, Kerala Industrial and Technical Consultancy Organisation Limited)

The organisation is involved in providing technical consultancy assistance to banks by appraisal of projects for priority sector lending and to entrepreneurs in the Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector by way of preparation of project reports and market studies and by conducting training programmes for entrepreneurship development.

Directorate of Industries and Commerce It is the implementing agency for the Department of Industries, Government of Kerala.

It provides infrastructure facilities for the small scale sector by acquiring land and developing facilities such as roads, water supply, electricity and civil works.


KEY INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICES … (2/2)

Agency Description

Small Industries Development Corporation

It provides infrastructure facilities to the small-scale sector through its major and mini industrial estates.

It owns and operates production units, raw materials depots, industrial estates/mini industrial estates, marketing cell/emporia/centres, civil construction division, IT&TC division, export & import/project division and industrial parks.

Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC): the single-window clearance and monitoring agency

Purpose:

Formed in 1961 with an objective of promoting, stimulating, financing and facilitating the development of large- and medium-scale industries in Kerala.

Acts as a promotional agency, involved in catalysing the development of physical and social infrastructure required for the constant growth of industry.

Composition:

Consists of a group of professionals from various fields including engineering, management, finance and law.

Services offered include project lending, single-window clearance, equipment purchase loans and consultancies.


CONTACT LIST

Agency Contact information

Directorate of Industries and Commerce

Vikas Bhavan P O ThiruvananthapuramKerala-695 033Phone: 91-471-2302 774 Fax: 91-471-2305 493E-mail: [email protected]

Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Limited (KSIDC)

T C XI/266, Keston Road, Kowdiar,Thiruvananthapuram-695 003Phone: 91-471-2318 922 Fax: 91-471-2315 893E-mail: [email protected]

KITCO Limited

P B No 4407, Puthiya Road, NH Bypass, Vennala, Cochin-682 028Phone: 91-484 -4129 000 / 2805 033 Fax: 91-484 -2805 066E-mail: [email protected]

Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA)

KINFRA HOUSE, TC 31/2312Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 010Phone: +91-471-2726 585Fax: +91-471-2724 773E-mail: [email protected]

Kerala Small Industries Development Corporation

Housing Board Building, 6th floor, Santhi Nagar, P B No 50Thiruvananthapuram- 695 001Phone: 91-471-2330 401, 2330 413, 2330 818, Fax: 91-471- 2330 904E-mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED … (1/2)

Approvals and clearances required Department Estimated time

Incorporation of the company Registrar of Companies

Single window clearance:

The state’s single-window facility clears investment proposals in 45 to 60 days on an average; the single-window mechanism helps obtain all approvals necessary for the investment proposals within the specified time frame.

Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum, Industrial Licences

District Industries Centre for small scale industries and KSIDC for large and medium industries

Allotment of land State Department of Industries/KSIDC/KINFRA

Permission for land use State Department of Industries,Kerala Town and Country Planning Department

Environment approval for the site Kerala State Pollution Control Board and Central Ministry of Environment and Forests

No-objection certificate and consent under Water and Pollution Control Act Kerala State Pollution Control Board

Approval of construction activity and building plan Kerala Town and Country Planning Department

Sanction of power Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB)

Registration under State’s Sales Tax Act and Central and State Excise Act

Sales Tax Department, Central and State Excise Departments


KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED … (2/2)

Approvals and clearances required Time to Complete (Days)

Approval for director identification number (DIN) from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal (National)-Online 1

Approval of digital signature certificate from private agency authorized by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (National) 3

Approval for reserve a company name with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) (National)-online 2

Stamp the company documents at the State Treasury (State) 5

Obtain a Permanent Account Number (PAN) from an authorised franchise or agent appointed by the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) or the Unit Trust of India (UTI) Investors Services Ltd, as outsourced by the Income Tax Department (National)

15

Obtain a Tax Account Number (TAN) for income taxes deducted at the source from an authorized franchise or agent appointed 14

Register with the Office of Inspector, Shops and Establishment Act (State/ Municipal) 14

Register for Value-Added Tax (VAT) at the Commercial Tax Office (State) 25

Register for Profession Tax at the Profession Tax Office (State) 9

Source: Kerala Economic Review 2014-15, World Bank Group


COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN KERALA

Cost parameter Cost estimate Source

Industrial land (per sq m) US$ 33–190 (Cochin) Industry sources

Five-star hotel US$ 120–300 per room per night Leading hotels in the state

Office space rent (per sq ft) US$ 0.6–3 per month Industry sources

Residential space rent (2,000 sq ft house) US$ 350–750 per month Industry sources

Fixed Power Tariff (per kWh)Domestic: 1.1 to 3.3 cents (US)

Commercial: 3.3 to 13 cents (US) Industrial: 5.5-6.9 cents (US)

Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission, as of March 2015

Labour (minimum wages per day) US$ 6.8–15 Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India

Water (1,000 litres) Commercial and industrial: US 22 cents to US 55 cents Kerala Water Authority

Source: Kerala Government websites and Industry sources, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, Kerala Electricity Regulatory Commission, Kerala Water Authority


STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (1/3)

Objectives

Kerala Industrial & Commercial Policy

Amended 2015

To promote Kerala as a prime destination for industrial investments with environmental protection.

Revamp Kerala into an entrepreneurial state by encouraging private investment in all sectors, particularly agroprocessing, services and commerce, and new emerging sectors. Read more

Purpose of this policy is to inaugurate minimum ten technology business incubators for different sectors of thestate.

Government also aims to attract foreign investments. Read more

Kerala Technology Startup Policy 2014

Kerala Agricultural Development Policy

2018

The farm lands are to be protected and should not be put for any other use than farming activities

The agriculturally potential land is to be identified and demarcated using modern technologies such as remotesensing, satellite imagery, etc., and a database is to be made. Read more

Kerala Tourism Policy 2017

To create an environment for investment.

To market Kerala as a visible global brand in domestic and international markets.

To ensure quality visitor experience. Read more

Kerala IT Policy 2017 To plan, develop and market the state as the most preferred IT/ITeS investment/business destination in India.

Read more

https://meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/Kerala_Policy%202015.pdf

http://itmission.kerala.gov.in/attachments/newsandupdates/kerala_innovation_and_technology_startup_draft_policy_2014.pdf

https://www.ksidc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Kerala-Indl-Policy-2018-July-2018-Mal.pdf

https://kerala.gov.in/documents/10180/21f2e24d-06f8-4af6-abb3-112dcf2f5e91

https://www.ksidc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ITPolicy_english.pdf



Objectives

To make Kerala’s economy more export-oriented by granting various exemptions and concessions.SEZ Policy 2008

To offer affordable and adequate housing for the state’s citizens

To meet the housing needs of the landless tribal, fishermen, traditionally employed and poor citizens of the stateKerala State Housing

Policy- 2011Read more

Kerala Small Hydro Power Policy 2012

To harness green and clean natural resources in the state for environmental benefits and energy security.

Read more

Read more

Kerala Sports Policy 2015

To ensure the development of athletes as leaders and role models in sports and society.

Sports related sectors to incorporate sports intentionally to achieve social development.

To ensure that sports events are designed to benefit the host community and local economics. Read more

Target installed capacity of 2,500 MW by 2030.

Set up floating and off-shore generation units.

Make use of solar energy compulsory for industries; incentive to be provided for solar power

Kerala Solar Energy Policy 2013

Read more

http://www.hsgcomr.kerala.gov.in/pdf/final_policy_kshp.pdf

http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/KERALA%20SMALL%20HYDRO%20DEVELOPMENT%20POLICY.pdf

http://sezindia.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/8kerala%20policy.pdf

https://kerala.gov.in/documents/10180/46696/KERALA%20SPORTS%20(DRAFT)%20POLICY%202015

https://mnre.gov.in/file-manager/UserFiles/state-power-policies/Kerala-Solar-Power-Policy.pdf



Objectives

The Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises

Development Act, 2006

The purpose of this policy is the promotion and development of micro, small and medium enterprises. The policy isalso enhancing the competitiveness between micro,

Small and medium enterprises.

Kerala Biotechnology Policy 2003

The policy focuses on catalysing the development and application of biotechnology while taking advantage of thestate’s resources and keeping global requirements in perspective.

Kerala State Training Policy

To strengthen governance in the state by building capacity amongst various categories of civil servants

To impart training to every state civil servant once in every five years

Purpose of the policy is to legalize the production, transportation and consumption value of liquor in the state. Thepolicy also covers transparent licensing system for intoxicating products.Kerala liquor policy

Read more

Read more

Read more

Read more

https://www.kscste.kerala.gov.in/index.php/divisions/160-kerala-biotechnology-commission-kbc

http://www.dic.kerala.gov.in/web/pdffiles/micro_small.pdf

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/pragmatic-step-kerala-new-liquor-policy/article18961290.ece

http://www.img.kerala.gov.in/docs/downloads/trainingpolicy.doc

KERALA

ANNEXURE


ANNEXURE…(1/2) - SOURCES

Data Sources

GSDP (state) “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala

Per capita GSDP figures “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala

GSDP (India) “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala

Installed power capacity (MW) Central Electricity Authority, as of November 2019

Wireless subscribers (No) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of September 2019

Internet subscribers (Mn) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of June 2019

National highway length (km) NHAI & Roads and Building Department

Major and Minor Ports (No) State Planning Board, Kerala

Airports (No) Airports Authority of India

Literacy rate (%) Census, 2011

Birth rate (per 1,000 population) SRS Bulletin September 2017

Cumulative FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, From April 2000 to June 2019

Operational PPP projects (No) DEA, Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Notified SEZs (No) SEZ India, as of November 2019


ANNEXURE…(2/2) - EXCHANGE RATES

Exchange Rates (Fiscal Year) Exchange Rates (Calendar Year)

Year INR INR Equivalent of one US$

2004–05 44.95

2005–06 44.28

2006–07 45.29

2007–08 40.24

2008–09 45.91

2009–10 47.42

2010–11 45.58

2011–12 47.95

2012–13 54.45

2013–14 60.50

2014-15 61.15

2015-16 65.46

2016-17 67.09

2017-18 64.45

2018-19 69.89

2019-20 70.49

Year INR Equivalent of one US$

2005 44.11

2006 45.33

2007 41.29

2008 43.42

2009 48.35

2010 45.74

2011 46.67

2012 53.49

2013 58.63

2014 61.03

2015 64.15

2016 67.21

2017 65.12

2018 68.36

2019 69.89

Source: Reserve Bank of India, Average for the year


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