Mumbai

• 2011 population was


  18.41 million
• Location


  In the Maharashtra state - west coast of India - on the Arabian sea
• Mumbai's importance 


  Geographical location - on major shipping routes through the mediterrian sea

  Major airport - lands 40% of India's flights and it provides connections to other areas of India with railway and road links

  It's large financial center and industrial area which generates 6% of India's GDP, 40% of foreign trade and 25% of industrial production

  Its home to Bollywood industry - center of culture and entertainment

  Large number of financial institutes like the Bombay stock exchange and the reserve bank of India
• Regional importance 


  The city contributes 40% of the total income of the whole state of Maharashtra.

  The Hi-tech industry is growing call centers, online banking and software development.

  The population of Mumbai is constantly growing, taking the young workforce from neighbouring cities.
• Mumbai


  India's commercial and financial capital
• Mumbai contributes around US $310 bn to India's economy
• Mumbai is responsible for 70 per cent of India's maritime trade
• Mumbai is responsible for 25 per cent of India's industrial output
• Nationally, Mumbai contributes 33% of all income tax
• Nationally, Mumbai contributes 60% of all customs duty from trade
• Reserve Bank of India


  Located in Mumbai
• Most of the leading banks are located in Mumbai
• The two largest national stock exchanges are based in Mumbai
• Bollywood


  India's largest film industry, located in Mumbai
• Mumbai


  Transport hub with links to all major industrial cities in India
• International importance 


  The city receives the largest amount of foreign investment of any other city in India. Mumbai has the largest number of international companies in Asia. The Bank of America, Volkswagen, Walt Disney and many more international companies have their headquarters located in the city.

  Mumbai’s tourism industry is booming with thousands flocking to the area from all over the globe.