Mumbai,
formerly Bombay, the capital of state of
Maharashtra, is the most populous city in
India. Along with the neighboring suburbs of Navi Mumbai and
Thane, it forms, at 19 million, the world's fifth most
populous metropolitan area. Mumbai lies on the west coast of
India and has a deep natural harbour. Its port handles a large
proportion of her maritime cargo.
Mumbai is the commercial and entertainment center of India,
accounting for 25 per cent of industrial output, forty per
cent of maritime trade, and seventy per cent of capital
transactions to India's economy. Mumbai is one of the
world's top ten centers of commerce by global financial flow,
home to such important financial institutions as the Reserve
Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the National
Stock Exchange (NSE) of India and the corporate headquarters
of many Indian companies and numerous multinational
corporations. The city also houses India's Hindi film and
television industry, known as Bollywood. Mumbai's business
opportunity attracts migrants from all over India.
One can visit Mumbai any time of the year, though the hot and
humid months of June, July and August are best avoided.
Places of Interest
Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, National Gallery of
Modern Art & Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai University and High
Court, Flora Fountain, Horniman Circle, Chhatrapati Shivaji
Terminus, Marine Drive.
