Mumbai

Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra in western India. It is India’s commercial capital owing to come most of financial and business activities about here. The metropolis is one of the most populous India’s cities with a population of over 12.5 million. Mumbai is the richest city in India with the highest GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in any city of South, West or Central Asia.

Maharashtra’s capital is an archipelago of seven islands on the western coast of India. Its coastal region is known as ‘Konkan,’ containing two regions: Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban.

Mumbai is situated on the bank of Ulhas River.

Mumbai is situated on a deep natural harbour. There is Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai that handles 55-60% of India’s containerised cargo.

Mumbai experiences tropical climate with cold in December, January and February and hot in March, April, May and June.

Mumbai is the birthplace of Indian cinema, producing over 200 films every year.

There are two prominent research institutions in Mumbai: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and Bhabha Atomic Research.

Maharashtra’s capital - Mumbai is well connected by rail, road, air and water. There are two headquarters of Indian Railways in Mumbai: Central Railways and Western Railways. Mumbai Suburban Railway (MSR) is the backbone of the city transport, comprising three separate rail networks: Central, Western and Harbour Line. Over 8 million passengers use MSR everyday.

There are two major ports in Mumbai: Mumbai Port Trust and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.

Mumbai has Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. It is the India’s busiest airport catering over 40 million passengers.