The Indian public sector is an extremely difficult market for IT vendors due to its extended business cycles and high levels of diversity, hypercompetition, bureaucracy, and procurement complexity. Nevertheless, as one of the market's largest IT buyers and centers of gravity, it cannot be ignored. The most critical factor driving the Indian public sector over the next five years will be India's 12th national five-year plan, which covers the period from 2012 to 2017. This report provides a comprehensive review of India's new government spending framework and what it means for ICT vendors looking to successfully position for success.