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 India offers a multi-cultural, tolerant, inclusive, environment and well
developed social urban infrastructure with enabling environments for foreigners
to settle and do business in the country. India has five major metros and many
large cities that are fast finding a place on the world map.
The capital of India is Delhi - a unique amalgam
of the modern tree lined avenues of 'New' Delhi juxtaposed with the old
world charm of the old city. Delhi is the centre of national politics,
international embassies and has one of the highest per capita income levels in
India.
Mumbai (formerly Bombay) is the commercial
capital of India and one of the largest cities in the world, supporting a
population of over 16 million. It is also the fashion and entertainment capital
of the country.
Bangalore, known as the Silicon Valley of India
is the nerve-centre of the country's software industry. It has also gained the
reputation of one of the world's prime Business Process Outsourcing centres.
Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is one of the
largest metropolitan cities of India with strong cultural and literary tradition
and is home to many old businesses and trading houses.
Chennai (formerly Madras) is a traditional city
in South India and with a large industrial base, is home to many of India's
engineering and technical enterprises.
India is a country on the move! Hotels, clubs, shopping
malls, golf courses, theatres, fast-food chains, fast cars ...all these
define the pace, character and modernity of lifestyle in Indian cities. Indian
cuisine is fast gaining popularity all over the world. International
cuisines are also available widely and are received enthusiastically by
the local population. Most large Indian cities have internationally
recognised schools and colleges and world-class health care facilities.
In addition to extensive domestic connectivity,
India is internationally well connected by air and sea. All the major cities are
on international air routes, and international air
traffic is growing rapidly.
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