For the time being, it is expected to turn negative due to the reversal of the previous year’s movements in energy-related and durable consumer goods, and thereafter, is likely to be around 0 percent again for some time and then gradually increase its rate of change with economic recovery.
Sector-wise contribution to NSDP •  Services sector is the highest contributor of NER’s NSDP. It is seen that since 2009–10, the services sector grew at a steady pace of around 16 per cent (Chart 8). However, it declined to around 9 per cent during 2012–13. •  Agriculture sector is the second most important sector for NER.