Mumbai is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. According to the United Nations Mumbai is the most populous city in the country and the seventh-most populous city in the world with a population of roughly 20+ million. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbor. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city.
Mumbai is the financial, commercial and the entertainment capital of India. It is also one of the world’s top ten centers of commerce in terms of global financial flow, generating 6.16% of India’s GDP, and accounting for 25% of industrial output. Mumbai has the 8th highest number of billionaires of any city in the world. The city houses important financial institutions and the corporate headquarters of numerous Indian companies and multinational corporations. It is also home to some of India’s premier scientific and nuclear institutes. The city is also home to Bollywood and Marathi cinema industries. Mumbai’s business opportunities attract migrants from all over India.