~ Retail chains, shopping centres, telecommunications, banking and fast foods are fastest growing segments ~

3D printers are emerging as a key growing printing technology in global landscape. In India, the market for 3D printers is at its nascent stage; however offers huge growth opportunities in the coming years. Low market awareness, cost constraint and lower domestic production are witnessed as key hurdles for the adoption in the country. Although, with government of India initiatives to boost domestic manufacturing sector, these challenges are expected to be overcome.

Increasing government legislations and growing concerns over water quality in process & water intensive industries to drive water analytical instruments market in India

Budget Tax Measures Dampen Confidence

The MNI India Consumer Sentiment Indicator fell to 118.5 in March from 121.2 in February, the lowest level since September 2013 when the economy was mired in a currency crisis. The fall in consumer sentiment wiped out the gains made over the previous two months, raising doubts about the pace of recovery of the economy.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Korea declined in February to 108.1 (2010 = 100), following a 0.4 percent increase in January, and a 0.1 percent increase in December.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Australia increased 0.4 percent in January to 103.5 (2010 = 100), following a 0.3 percent increase in December, and no change in November.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for India increased 0.1 percent in February to 103.2 (2010 = 100), following a 0.2 percent increase in January and a 1.2 percent decline in December. Four of the eight components contributed positively to the index in February.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Korea increased 0.7 percent in January to 109.2 (2010 = 100), following a 0.1 percent increase in December, and a 0.4 percent decrease in November.