1. New Delhi
- The national capital has shown a spectacular performance and is considered one of the most impressive emerging economies of the world.
- The place has various important government and quasi government offices.
- Due to its Mughal heritage, it is also a very popular tourist destination.
- The city has the GDP of Rs 3.13 lakh crore and a very modern retail sector.
- Delhi NCR has become a major commercial hub and includes cities from Haryana and UP.
2. Ghaziabad
- Ghaziabad is one of the fastest developing city in India.
- It is also referred to as the "Gateway of UP".
- The city is a part of Delhi NCR (National Capital Region).
- Ghaziabad has a high education rate of 85% and is the most developed city in Uttar Pradesh.
- Due to rapid urbanization the place has become a real estate and commercial hub of the nation.
3. Surat
- Surat is the diamond hub of India.
- The population here is growing annually at the rate of 4.99%.
- 90% of the world's rough diamonds are cut and polished in this Gujarat city.
- It is also one of the cleanest cities of the country.
- Surat is the 34th largest city in terms of area.
- It is also a major hub for the textile industry with multiple powerlooms and dyeing units.
4. Faridabad
- Faridabad in Haryana is the 3rd fastest growing city in India and 8th fastest in the world.
- Along with other Haryana regions like Noida, and Gurgaon; it is a part of Delhi NCR.
- It is also the largest city in Haryana.
- A major industrial hub of Haryana, the city accounts for 50% of the income tax collected in the state.
- The industrial sector in Faridabad primarily includes automobiles, shoes, and gears The city is also famous for henna production.
5. Nashik
- Known as the "wine capital of India" due to its popular vineyards.
- The surrounding regions are considered prominent agricultural belts of the country.
- The famous table grapes grown in Nashik are exported to Europe, Middle East, and other parts of Asia.
- Various manufacturing companies, including HAL provide high employment in Nashik.
- It has also become an important manufacturing destination for liquor giants.
6. Patna
- Patna is the capital of the state of Bihar.
- Patna is the largest city in the state and 19th largest in India.
- The place holds historical importance as the oldest among the continuously inhabited places in the world and was founded in 490 BC.
- Primarily agrarian, the city is a major exporter of grain, sugarcane, and sesame.
7. Rajkot
- Rajkot is the 4th largest city in the state of Gujarat.
- The city houses the school, Alfred High School, the alma mater of Mahatma Gandhi.
- The city got 280 Million USD as an aid from the World Bank.
- Rajkot is one of the largest gold markets in India.
- It is also famous for its jewelry, silk embroidery, and multiple small scale industries.
- The place is a leading manufacturer of submersible pumps.
8. Jaipur
- It is the capital and the largest city in the state of Rajasthan.
- The city is one of the most popular historical cities of the world and is visited by thousands of tourists everyday.
- Founded in 1727, Jaipur is popularly known as "The Pink City" due the color of the its buildings.
- These were painted pink in 1876 to welcome Edward, Prince of Wales.
- The city is also a major hub for traditional art and craft.
9. Pune
- Pune is the 2nd largest city of Maharashtra.
- Rise in IT related industries, and BPOs has led to rapid increase in the population of an otherwise laidback city.
- Besides IT, Pune is also an automobile hub and a city housing offices of various German companies for the past 60 years.
- The city will soon have a zone specializing in food and vegetable processing through an aid from the World Bank.
10. Indore
- It is a major commercial hub in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
- There are various small and mid-sized industries, and business is the primary occupation in the city.
- The city is the only one in the country to have both an IIT and an IIM.
- It has become one of the biggest education centers of the western region.
- Major IT companies like Infosys, and TCS would soon be setting up their operations in Indore. "> - It is a major commercial hub in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
- There are various small and mid-sized industries, and business is the primary occupation in the city.
- The city is the only one in the country to have both an IIT and an IIM.
- It has become one of the biggest education centers of the western region.
- Major IT companies like Infosys, and TCS would soon be setting up their operations in Indore.