1. 1. Mumbai
India’s economic powerhouse, Mumbai not only
contributes the highest GDP of $209 billion but is also responsible for 25% of
industrial output, 70% of maritime trade in India and 70% of capital
transactions to the nation’s economy.
Known as the industrial hub of India, the city
operates sectors from textiles to petrochemicals and serves as the headquarters
for many companies. Important financial institutions such as the Reserve Bank
of India, Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India occupy the
land of Mumbai.
The city houses around 14 million people from
various backgrounds. This metropolitan city has beautiful colonial
architecture, double-decker buses and suburban rail system which carry about
2.2 billion passengers every year.
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2. 2. Delhi
The national capital contributes the second highest
GDP of $167 billion. With a large consumer market, the city has been successful
in attracting foreign direct investments.
Delhi is known for its fastest growing retail
industries and the city’s economy consists of integral sectors like
construction, power, telecommunications, health and community services and real
estate.
Delhi has a population of 16.3 million as of 2011.
This metropolitan city has a large expatriate population in the country.
Considered as one of the biggest commercial center
in South Asia, Delhi’s transport system includes buses, auto rickshaws and
metro rail.
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3. 3. Kolkata
The capital of West Bengal, Kolkata contributes a
GDP of about $150 billion after the highest from Mumbai and Delhi. This city
houses many industrial units and steel, mining, cement, pharmaceuticals, food
processing, agriculture, textiles and jute are the major sectors responsible
for economic growth.
The city is one of the important financial hubs of
East and North-East India and houses the Calcutta Stock Exchange.
The city has around 4.5 million residents and
attracts many tourists for its stunning architecture.
Kolkata is the only city in eastern India to have an
international airport. Cycle rickshaws and metro rail has plays an important
role in the city’s transport system.
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4. 4. Bangalore
The garden city of India contributes GDP of $83
billion. It is popularly known as the Silicon Valley of India as many
information technology companies are set up in the city.
Many reputed corporate companies like Wipro and
Infosys and several public undertakings like Indian Space Research Organisation
and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited are headquartered in the city. It also
considered a hub for the biotechnology sector.
With an estimated population of 8.5 million, the
city is the third largest in terms of high net worth individuals. Bangalore is
a multicultural city where people flock in and out for its pleasant climate and
various tourist attractions.
The city’s transport system includes buses, taxis,
autos and metro and the transport infrastructure business however, has major
scope for growth.
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5. 5. Hyderabad
The capital of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad contributes
a GDP of about $74 billion. Information technology, pharmaceuticals and
biotechnology industries are the main sectors which contribute to its economic
growth.
The city has the highest number of special economic
zones among all the cities in the country.
Hyderabad has a large informal economy that employs
30% of the labour force. It is known for its Genome Valley and other technology
parks.
The city has a population of 6.8 million and is
noted for its unique culture. It is a tourist destination for many interesting
monuments, museums and bazaars.
As a hub for education and research, this city has
about 13 universities and business schools. It is also known for the
development of a township with technological infrastructure.
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6. 6. Chennai
The capital of Tamil Nadu contributes a GDP of $66
billion. The city is considered as the country’s second largest exporter of
information technology and business process outsourcing services. The
automobile sector is based in the city is the backbone of the economy.
Automobile, computer, technology, hardware manufacturing
and healthcare sectors includes Chennai’s major business activities. The city
is a host to many textile manufacturers and the Southern suburb of the city
acts as a special economic zone to manufacture apparel and footwear.
This fourth largest metropolitan city in the country
has a population of 8.9 million people.
Chennai is sometimes referred to as the city of
flyovers because this city has the highest number of flyovers in India.
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7. 7. Ahmedbad
This largest industrial hub in Gujarat contributes a
GDP of about $64 billion. The city is a home for the developing textile and
garment industry.
Ahmedabad houses two of the largest pharmaceutical
companies of India—Zydus Cadila and Torrent Pharmaceuticals and headquarters
other important companies like Nirma and Adani Group. The automobile sector
plays an important role in the city’s economy.
Ahmedabad has a population of more than 5.5 million
and is credited for its architecture, gardens and parks. It is one of the
fastest growing cities in India with improved systems of portable water and
electricity.
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8. 8. Pune
The second largest city of Maharashtra, Pune
contributes a GDP of $48 billion. Although Pune is known for its educational
facilities, the city has developed its manufacturing, glass, sugar and forging
industries. Other prominent industries in the city are the automotive and
information technology sectors.
The city accommodates automotive companies like Tata
Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mercedes Benz, Force Motors (Firodia-Group),
Kinetic Motors to automotive component manufacturers like Saint-Gobain Sekurit,
TATA Autocomp Systems Limited, Robert Bosch GmbH, ZF Friedrichshafen AG,
Visteon, and Continental Corporation are located here.
According to the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce,
Pune has been the single largest hub for German companies for the last 60
years.
It has a population of more than 4 million and takes
its cultural activities very seriously.
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9. 9. Surat
The well developed commercial city of Gujarat, Surat
has contributed a GDP of $40 billion. The city is popularly known as the
diamond capital of the world and the textile capital of India.
Diamond studded gold jewelry and real estate is the
new emerging businesses in the city and 92% of the world's diamonds are cut and
polished in Surat. Steel, petrochemical and jari manufacturing are among other
major industries contributing to the economy.
Apart from having the highest number of embroidery
machines in the country, 40% of India’s art silk is manufactured in Surat. The
city has a population of more than 4.6 million.
Surat’s infrastructure includes a computerised water
distribution system and computerised drainage system.
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10. 10. Visakhapatnam
The industrial city, Visakhapatnam has contributed a
GDP of $26 billion. The city is home for various state owned heavy industries
and a steel plants.
Apart from accommodating various international
information technologies and banking firms, the city is a hub for iron ore and
other minerals which are exported to China and other countries. The fishing and
real estate industry has seen a tremendous growth.
The city has a population of over 1 million. It is
appreciated for its natural beauty and described as the land of destiny.
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11. 11. Jaipur
The largest city of Rajasthan, Jaipur has
contributed a GDP of $24 billion. The city pays importance to both traditional
and modern industries. It is a large exporter of stone, diamond and gold
jewelry in Asia.
Emerging as one of the main global outsourcing
cities, Jaipur is projected to become a hub for modern business development in the
coming years.
Jaipur has a population of about 3.1 million. It is
popularly known as the Paris of India and The Pink City. The city has
remarkable architecture with pre-modern infrastructure.
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12. 12. Lucknow
The capital city of Uttar Pradesh has contributed a
GDP of $22 billion. Aerospace, pharmaceuticals, technology, design and tourism
are some of the important industries supporting the city’s financial system.
Information technology, manufacturing and processing
is the backbone of the economy. It is also considered as a potential in the
handicraft sector and accounts for about 60% of the total exports of the state.
It has a population of about 2.5 million. It is
known as a multicultural city which has prospered as the artistic capital of
North India. The cityscape was heavily influenced by several emperors and the
city portrays its natural charm.
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13. 13. Nagpur
The winter capital of Maharashtra has contributed a
GDP of $15.1 billion. It is a major trade center for oranges which are
cultivated in the city.
The banking sector and food manufacturing sectors
are important to the city in terms of finance. It is also considered a major
commercial and political center of Maharashtra.
Nagpur is the headquarters for national level
scientific and governmental establishments. It is also the home of National
Academy of Direct Taxes. Nagpur has a population of 2.5 million. It is recorded
as the third largest city of Maharashtra. The city is administered by Nagpur
Municipal Corporation and plays a host to cultural events throughout the year.
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14. 14. Indore
The commercial capital and the largest city of
Madhya Pradesh, has contributed a GDP of $14 billion. Automobile,
pharmaceutical, software, retail, textile trading and real estate are some of
the major industrial sectors of the city. Several IT sectors also present in
the city.
Indore has a population of approximately 2.3
million. It is the only city which has both an Indian Institute of Management
and an Indian Institute of Technology.
Indore’s local transport system includes buses and
radio taxis. However, the metro taxi service of Indore is supposed to be best
in India. It includes the Government run Maruti Suzuki SX4 Cars, which are GPS
enabled and air conditioned.
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15. 15. Patna
Patna has the highest GDP of $10.5 billion in Bihar.
The city has seen a sustained economic growth and agriculture is the backbone
of the economy.
The city is an important center for trade and its
most active exports includes grains, sugarcane and sesame. Along with green
revolution businesses, Patna has one of the fastest moving consumer goods
industry and service industry.
This city has a population which estimates over 1.6
million. While tourists visiting the city accounted for 41% of the total for
Bihar, the cultural heritage of Patna has attracted many tourists into the
city.
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