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India is: colourful saris, grand palace complexes, holy cows and fiery spices. But India is also much more than this: it is an emerging economic power, a culture rich in tradition and a thriving cradle of the high-tech industry. The Indian economy is steadily growing, and increased by 7.1% in 2016/17. The main driver is the service sector. By contrast, agriculture is declining, although this is still where the majority of people are employed. To redress the imbalance between the cities and the countryside, the Indian government is investing in education and infrastructure and opening up the economy to foreign investors. For METRO, India is one of the most attractive markets of the future. Here are some impressions from a country that is becoming increasingly important.