<h1>Minimal Industry Growth in 2013-14; Gov't Plans Investment Zones to Boost Manufacturing and Revive Private Sector Investment.</h1> Industry growth was minimal, with a 1.0% increase in 2012-13 and a further slowdown to 0.4% in 2013-14. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow was $36.4 billion in 2013-14, with net FDI at $21.6 billion. Gross bank credit to industry grew by 14.9% in 2013-14, down from previous years. The government plans to boost manufacturing by establishing sixteen national investment and manufacturing zones, with eight along the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor. Reviving private sector investment and addressing infrastructure issues are crucial. Industry growth is expected to improve with better policies and macroeconomic conditions in the next two years.