<h1>India's GDP Growth Slows to 7.1% in 2008-09; Agriculture, Industry, Services Show Varied Growth Rates.</h1> The Department of Economic Affairs reported that India's GDP growth for 2008-09 is estimated at 7.1%, down from 9.0% in 2007-08. Sector-wise, agriculture is expected to grow by 2.6%, industry by 4.8%, and services by 9.6%. Private consumption growth is projected to slow to 6.7%, while government consumption is anticipated to rise significantly to 16.8%. Gross Fixed Capital Formation is expected to decline to 8.9%. Per capita income at current prices is estimated to grow by 14.4%, reaching Rs 38,084. The data reflects a slowdown in economic growth across various sectors.