Uses of GDP

Gross capital formation makes up a very large share of India's GDP by world standards; over the last five years it has averaged 25%.

Share in Total GDP

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             Final Consumption Exp.       Gross     
Year         ______________________      Capital     Net
             Private     Government     Formation  Exports
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1960-61         83.0            6.6         15.7    -2.8
1965-66         78.1            8.8         16.8    -2.3
1970-71         75.4            8.9         16.6    -0.2
1975-76         73.4            9.4         18.8    -1.2
1980-81         73.0            9.6         22.7    -3.4
1985-86         67.4           11.1         21.3    -2.6
1990-91         62.9           11.6         26.3    -1.5
1993-94         67.8           12.9         20.4    -1.1
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