6. Hyderabad
Hyderabad is famous for Biryani and is a hub for pearls and diamond trading in South India. It is known as India’s Pharmaceutical Capital, and 90 percent of the population is working in the service sector.
Hyderabad is the home to 1500 IT and ITES companies providing more than 5 lakh employments. In addition, it is growing as a hub for the automobile industry. It has an estimated GDP of $78.2 billion.
Popular tourist spots: Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace, Ramoji Film City, and Golconda Fort.
Average cost per day: Rs. 2200 (accommodation and food).
7. Pune
Pune is the cultural capital of Maharashtra and is known as the Oxford of the East. It is the most developing urban community in India. It is one of the significant manufacturing and industrial hubs. The key sectors that contribute to the Pune economy are education, manufacturing, and Information technology. Pune has an estimated GDP of $69 billion.
It is the largest hub for German Companies and more than 225 German companies doing business in Pune. Pune is also home to the world’s fifth-largest vaccine producer Serum Institute of India and has a manufacturing plant in Pune.
Popular tourist spots: Shaniwar Wada, Sinhagad, Aga Khan Palace, and Dagadusheth Ganapati Temple.
Average cost per day: Rs. 2500 (accommodation and food).
8. Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is one of the fastest-growing cities in India and is famous for its textile industry. It is one of the richest cities in India, with an estimated GDP of $68 billion. The largest supplier of denim and the biggest exporter of gems and jewelry are the key businesses that contribute to Ahmedabad’s economy. It has an estimated GDP of $68 billion.
Popular tourist spots: Calico Museum of Textiles, Adalaj Stepwell, Kankaria Lake, and Sabarmati Ashram.
Average cost per day: Rs. 1700 (accommodation and food).
9. Surat
Surat has an estimated GDP of $59.8 billion, and the major contributor to the GDP of surat is the diamond business. It has the largest stone cutting and cleaning centers. In addition, Surat is the hub for diamond cutting and polishing.
Surat is also known for the textile industry and is named the Silk City of India. It has a large number of dyeing and printing units. It is the major exporter of diamonds in India.
Popular tourist spots: Surat Municipal Aquarium, Science Center, Sardar Patel Museum, and Dumas Beach.
Average cost per day: Rs. 1600 (accommodation and food).
10. Visakhapatanam
It is known as the Port City of India and the financial capital city of Andhra Pradesh. It is listed in the 10 richest cities in India, with an estimated GDP of $43.5 billion. The information technology and pharma industries are the two main sectors contributing to the economy of Visakhapatnam. It is the home to the Brandix India Apparel City, the largest textile park in India, and employs more than 15000 women employees at a single location.
It is also home to several heavy industries like GAIL, Vizag steel, and Hindustan steel.
Popular tourist spots: Rishikonda Beach, Submarine Museum, Kailasagiri, Borra caves, and Araku valley.
Average cost per day: Rs. 2300 (accommodation and food).
These are the top 10 richest cities in India in 2021. Is your city on the list? Which city on the list surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below.
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