The document summarizes India's economic boom period in 3 paragraphs. It describes how India joined the ranks of the world's fastest growing economies in the late 2000s, expanding at 8.6% due to strong monsoons boosting agriculture. Retail was the fastest growing sector, attracting global players and growing 50-60% in small towns and 35-40% in large cities. The financial sector also grew at 8.5% annually as capital markets, insurance, and banking all developed.