Top10#1 - Top 10 Richest Cities in India 2019
India is a land of diversity. India is ranking 3rd among the list of top economies of the world, our country has defied some of the most challenging barriers in the previous years. India became one of the fastest-growing major economies. India is the seventh-largest country by area and the second most popular country in the world. Thriving to become a global superpower in the near future, the Indian Economy has witnessed a remarkable growth in the past few decades.
Here is the list of Top 10 richest Cities in India, based on their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in USD.
Mumbai is known as the City of Dreams.
Mumbai is the richest city in India with the highest GDP of $313 Billion approximately and also it has the highest number of billionaires and millionaires in India. Being the largest city of the country, Mumbai is extensively diverse that reflects through its contemporary culture, star-studded Bollywood industry, dazzling nightlife, multi-billionaire personalities and big bungalows. Mumbai is the city that never sleeps.
Mumbai city also ranked 9th in Top 10 cities with the most Billionaires, 5th in Top 10 cities to Live and Work in India.
Popular Places:
Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Haji Ali Dargah, Siddhivinayak Temple, Elephanta Caves, Essel World, and Red Carpet Wax Museum
Delhi is the capital of India and is also known as a Multicultural Hub of India.
Delhi is the most expansive city in India and also the second most popular city after Mumbai. Delhi has the second highest GDP of approximately $293 Billion in India.
Delhi has developed rapidly in the previous years without losing its traditional touch. One can still witness the artistic and cultural heritage of the city through its age-old monuments that thrive along with the modern-day architectural masterpieces. It is also in the list of one of the Top 10 Most Visited Cities of India by Foreign Tourists.
Popular Places:
Chandni Chowk, India Gate, Parliament House, Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, Akshardham Temple, and Iskon Temple
Kolkata is known as the Talent Hub of India.
Kolkata has the third highest GDP of $150 Billion approximately. It is the financial hub of North East India. Kolkata is home to many Industrial, Commercial and Financial hub, such as Coal India, Allahabad Bank, Britannia, ITC Limited, and National Insurance Company, as well as home to the Calcutta Stock Exchange.
Besides the monetary aspect, Kolkata is also rich in terms of art, architecture, and culture. Its colourful lifestyle, monumental buildings, and renowned literary sources take you back in time to the colonial era as you explore the age-old marvels of the city.
Popular Places:
Park Street, Victoria Memorial, Fort William, Mullik Ghat Flower Market, Marble Palace, Howrah Bridge, Sunderbans, Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Birla Mandir, Belur Math, and Kalighat Kali Temple
Bengaluru is known as the Silicon Valley of India.
The capital city of Karnataka, Bengaluru, is known for its pleasant climate, distinct culture, Victorian architecture, upmarket restaurants, and grand shopping malls.
It is also known as the Silicon Valley of India because of Information technology companies. The city is ranked fourth in India by overall gross domestic product (GDP) of $110 billion approximately.
Popular Places:
National Gallery of Modern Art, Cubbon Park, Ulsoor Lake, Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, wonderla and Bannerghatta National Park
Chennai is also known as the Detroit of South Asia.
Chennai is the biggest cultural and economic hub in South India. Tourism is another key sector of this South Indian city which boasts of white sandy beaches, marvellous temples, azure lakes, and colonial style architecture. It is one of the Top 10 Most Visited Cities of India by Foreign Tourists. The city is one of the Top 10 Safest Cities in India For Women and listed as one of the 100 Indian cities to be developed as a smart city with a GDP of $78 Billion approximately.
Popular Places:
Semmozhi Poonga, Marina Beach, Pulicat Lake, Kapaleeswarar Temple, National Art Gallery, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, and Connemara Public Library
Hyderabad is also known as the City of Pearls.
Hyderabad is an epicentre of pearl trading and also a diamond trading centre in South India, situated on hilly terrain around artificial lakes. Hyderabad is the largest contributor to the GDP of Telangana state with a GDP of $75 Billion approximately. Hyderabad city ranked at 1st on the list of Top 10 cities to Live and work in India.
Pearls, Charminar, and the lip-smacking Hyderabadi Biryani are the three pillars of the city’s tourism without which a trip to Hyderabad would be incomplete.
Popular Places:
Makkah Masjid, Shamirpet Lake, Charminar, Golconda Fort, Nehru Zoological Park, Birla Temple, Paigah Tombs, Chowmahalla Palace, Ramoji Film City, and Hussain Sagar Lake
Ahmedabad is also known as the Textile Hub of India.
Ahmedabad is an important economic and industrial hub in India and the largest city and former capital of Gujarat state. Ahmedabad ranked third in the list of fastest growing cities of the decade and listed as the best city to live in India with an estimated gross domestic product of $68 Billion approximately.
Known as the ‘Manchester of the East’, a major chunk of Ahmedabad’s economy was dependent on its textile industry. This thriving industry along with the age-old monuments and contemporary buildings of the city attracts a large number of tourists every year, thus, playing a key role in promoting Ahmedabad’s tourism as well.
Popular Places:
Law Garden Night Market, The Adalaj Stepwell, Science City, Jama Masjid, Iskcon Temple, Sarkhej Roza, Rani No Hajiro, Calico Museum of Textiles, Vechaar Utensils Museum, Swaminarayan Temple, Kankaria Lake, Bhadra Fort, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Museum, Jhulta Minar, Auto World Vintage Car Museum, Sabarmati Ashram and Manek Chowk
Pune is also known as the Oxford of The East
Pune is the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra and considered the cultural capital of the state. The city is known for automobile industries and IT companies. Apart from automobile, IT, and education, Pune is also rich in terms of history, landscapes, and spiritualism. It is also one of the fastest growing cities in the Asia Pacific region with a GDP of $60 Billion approximately.
Popular Places:
Shivneri Fort, Aga Khan Palace, Parvati Hills Temple, Shaniwar Wada, Raigad fort, Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, Sinhagad and The Lal Mahal
Surat is also known as the City of Sun.
Surat is the third cleanest city of India and also one of the top 5 fastest growing cities in the world. It is the second largest city in the state Gujarat. Owing to its flourishing diamond, and textile industries, Surat is another Gujrati city that appears in the list of richest cities in India with a GDP of $59 billion approximately.
Surat also attracts numerous tourists every year who visit the city for its pristine beaches, monuments, and religious attractions.
Popular Places:
Dumas Beach, Science Centre, Sardar Patel Museum, Surat Castle, Hazira, Gavier Lake, Chintamani Jain Temple and Jagdish Chandra Bose Aquarium
Visakhapatnam is also known as the Industrial Port of India.
Visakhapatnam is known as Financial Capital of Andhra Pradesh, located on the coast of Bay of Bengal. Being a coastal city, Visakhapatnam is not just a mere trading centre but also a popular tourist hotspot. Numerous tourists flock to this city to witness its charming beaches, picturesque landscapes, and rich historical heritage. The city has been developed into a major economic destination and ranks as one of the richest cities of India with a GDP of $43 Billion approximately.
Popular Places:
Borra Caves, Yarada Beach, Araku Valley, Submarine Museum, Katiki Waterfalls, Kailasagiri Hill Park, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, and Rishikonda Beach
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Here is the list of Top 10 richest Cities in India, based on their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in USD.
1. Mumbai
Mumbai is known as the City of Dreams.
Mumbai is the richest city in India with the highest GDP of $313 Billion approximately and also it has the highest number of billionaires and millionaires in India. Being the largest city of the country, Mumbai is extensively diverse that reflects through its contemporary culture, star-studded Bollywood industry, dazzling nightlife, multi-billionaire personalities and big bungalows. Mumbai is the city that never sleeps.
Mumbai city also ranked 9th in Top 10 cities with the most Billionaires, 5th in Top 10 cities to Live and Work in India.
Popular Places:
Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Haji Ali Dargah, Siddhivinayak Temple, Elephanta Caves, Essel World, and Red Carpet Wax Museum
2. Delhi
Delhi is the capital of India and is also known as a Multicultural Hub of India.
Delhi is the most expansive city in India and also the second most popular city after Mumbai. Delhi has the second highest GDP of approximately $293 Billion in India.
Delhi has developed rapidly in the previous years without losing its traditional touch. One can still witness the artistic and cultural heritage of the city through its age-old monuments that thrive along with the modern-day architectural masterpieces. It is also in the list of one of the Top 10 Most Visited Cities of India by Foreign Tourists.
Popular Places:
Chandni Chowk, India Gate, Parliament House, Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, Akshardham Temple, and Iskon Temple
3. Kolkata
Kolkata is known as the Talent Hub of India.
Kolkata has the third highest GDP of $150 Billion approximately. It is the financial hub of North East India. Kolkata is home to many Industrial, Commercial and Financial hub, such as Coal India, Allahabad Bank, Britannia, ITC Limited, and National Insurance Company, as well as home to the Calcutta Stock Exchange.
Besides the monetary aspect, Kolkata is also rich in terms of art, architecture, and culture. Its colourful lifestyle, monumental buildings, and renowned literary sources take you back in time to the colonial era as you explore the age-old marvels of the city.
Popular Places:
Park Street, Victoria Memorial, Fort William, Mullik Ghat Flower Market, Marble Palace, Howrah Bridge, Sunderbans, Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Birla Mandir, Belur Math, and Kalighat Kali Temple
4. Bengaluru
Bengaluru is known as the Silicon Valley of India.
The capital city of Karnataka, Bengaluru, is known for its pleasant climate, distinct culture, Victorian architecture, upmarket restaurants, and grand shopping malls.
It is also known as the Silicon Valley of India because of Information technology companies. The city is ranked fourth in India by overall gross domestic product (GDP) of $110 billion approximately.
Popular Places:
National Gallery of Modern Art, Cubbon Park, Ulsoor Lake, Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, wonderla and Bannerghatta National Park
5. Chennai
Chennai is also known as the Detroit of South Asia.
Chennai is the biggest cultural and economic hub in South India. Tourism is another key sector of this South Indian city which boasts of white sandy beaches, marvellous temples, azure lakes, and colonial style architecture. It is one of the Top 10 Most Visited Cities of India by Foreign Tourists. The city is one of the Top 10 Safest Cities in India For Women and listed as one of the 100 Indian cities to be developed as a smart city with a GDP of $78 Billion approximately.
Popular Places:
Semmozhi Poonga, Marina Beach, Pulicat Lake, Kapaleeswarar Temple, National Art Gallery, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, and Connemara Public Library
6. Hyderabad
Hyderabad is also known as the City of Pearls.
Hyderabad is an epicentre of pearl trading and also a diamond trading centre in South India, situated on hilly terrain around artificial lakes. Hyderabad is the largest contributor to the GDP of Telangana state with a GDP of $75 Billion approximately. Hyderabad city ranked at 1st on the list of Top 10 cities to Live and work in India.
Pearls, Charminar, and the lip-smacking Hyderabadi Biryani are the three pillars of the city’s tourism without which a trip to Hyderabad would be incomplete.
Popular Places:
Makkah Masjid, Shamirpet Lake, Charminar, Golconda Fort, Nehru Zoological Park, Birla Temple, Paigah Tombs, Chowmahalla Palace, Ramoji Film City, and Hussain Sagar Lake
7. Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is also known as the Textile Hub of India.
Ahmedabad is an important economic and industrial hub in India and the largest city and former capital of Gujarat state. Ahmedabad ranked third in the list of fastest growing cities of the decade and listed as the best city to live in India with an estimated gross domestic product of $68 Billion approximately.
Known as the ‘Manchester of the East’, a major chunk of Ahmedabad’s economy was dependent on its textile industry. This thriving industry along with the age-old monuments and contemporary buildings of the city attracts a large number of tourists every year, thus, playing a key role in promoting Ahmedabad’s tourism as well.
Popular Places:
Law Garden Night Market, The Adalaj Stepwell, Science City, Jama Masjid, Iskcon Temple, Sarkhej Roza, Rani No Hajiro, Calico Museum of Textiles, Vechaar Utensils Museum, Swaminarayan Temple, Kankaria Lake, Bhadra Fort, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Museum, Jhulta Minar, Auto World Vintage Car Museum, Sabarmati Ashram and Manek Chowk
8. Pune
Pune is also known as the Oxford of The East
Pune is the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra and considered the cultural capital of the state. The city is known for automobile industries and IT companies. Apart from automobile, IT, and education, Pune is also rich in terms of history, landscapes, and spiritualism. It is also one of the fastest growing cities in the Asia Pacific region with a GDP of $60 Billion approximately.
Popular Places:
Shivneri Fort, Aga Khan Palace, Parvati Hills Temple, Shaniwar Wada, Raigad fort, Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, Sinhagad and The Lal Mahal
9. Surat
Surat is also known as the City of Sun.
Surat is the third cleanest city of India and also one of the top 5 fastest growing cities in the world. It is the second largest city in the state Gujarat. Owing to its flourishing diamond, and textile industries, Surat is another Gujrati city that appears in the list of richest cities in India with a GDP of $59 billion approximately.
Surat also attracts numerous tourists every year who visit the city for its pristine beaches, monuments, and religious attractions.
Popular Places:
Dumas Beach, Science Centre, Sardar Patel Museum, Surat Castle, Hazira, Gavier Lake, Chintamani Jain Temple and Jagdish Chandra Bose Aquarium
10. Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is also known as the Industrial Port of India.
Visakhapatnam is known as Financial Capital of Andhra Pradesh, located on the coast of Bay of Bengal. Being a coastal city, Visakhapatnam is not just a mere trading centre but also a popular tourist hotspot. Numerous tourists flock to this city to witness its charming beaches, picturesque landscapes, and rich historical heritage. The city has been developed into a major economic destination and ranks as one of the richest cities of India with a GDP of $43 Billion approximately.
Popular Places:
Borra Caves, Yarada Beach, Araku Valley, Submarine Museum, Katiki Waterfalls, Kailasagiri Hill Park, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, and Rishikonda Beach
Conclusion:
So, We saw the list of top 10 richest cities in India, based on their Gross Domestic Product. I hope you learned something new from this post. See you in the next post. Till then take care.Recommended Post:
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