<h1>India's Services Sector Powers Economic Growth, Contributing 66.1% to GVA in 2015-16; Tourism and IT-BPM Highlighted.</h1> The Economic Survey 2015-16 highlights the services sector as the primary driver of India's economic growth, contributing 66.1% to gross value added in 2015-16. It remains a key area for FDI, with inflows rising significantly. The sector's growth outpaced China, with a 10.3% increase in 2014. Services exports have surged, making India the eighth largest global exporter. Tourism faced a slowdown in foreign arrivals and earnings in 2015, but domestic tourism remained robust. The IT-BPM industry is a major contributor to GDP and service exports, while the real estate sector faces challenges. The media and entertainment sector is rapidly expanding, driven by digital advancements.