The Indian rupee is divided into 100 paise. The denomination of currency notes used are Rs 1000, Rs 500, Rs 100, Rs 50, Rs 20, Rs 10, Rs 5, Rs 2 and Re 1.
Indian markets have always been well equipped with consumer durables and non durables - more so now with a number of international brands being marketed in the country. Suzuki, Whirlpool, Piaggio, Bosch, Sony, Sanyo, General Electric, Philips, Panasonic, Samsung, Hitachi among others are familiar names amongst consumer durables. Products from Unilever, P&G, Gillette, Coca Cola, Pepsi Co, and many other multinationals can be bought off-shop shelves in almost all cities and towns. Traditional Indian handicrafts have a reputation for quality and exquisiteness. Different regions are famous for their own unique workmanship, which has been recognised all over world.
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