The Indian economy experienced changes between 2010-2013. It slowed to 5% growth and the rupee weakened to 68.80 against the dollar in 2010-2011. Inflation and currency movements continued affecting the economy in 2011-2012. In 2012-2013, inflation declined to a 3-year low of 6.62% in January 2013 while employment rose by 6.94 lakh. The rupee fluctuated from 54.94 in January 2012 to 63.58 in December 2012. Overall, India's GDP and economic growth increased during this period while poverty levels declined, demonstrating the country's potential on the global stage.