Hyderabad

Demographics :
Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique character as a meeting point for North and South India. Hyderabad also called as- The City of Nawabs, is also one of the most developed cities in the country. It is now a hub of information technology (or IT), ITES (BPO) and biotechnology.Hyderabad as the state capital for Andhra Pradesh, has an estimated population of 6.8 million, making it the 5th most populous metropolis in India. Hyderabad is the financial and economic capital of the state. The city is the largest contributor to the state's gross domestic product, state tax and excise revenues. The workforce participation is about 29 percent.

Economy :
The economic pattern of the city has changed from being a mainly service city to being one with a more diversified spectrum, including trade, transport, commerce, storage, communication etc. Like many Indian cities, Hyderabad has witnessed a remarkable growth in the real estate business, thanks to a predominantly information-technology-driven boom in the 1990s and the retail industry growth over the last few years which have spurred hectic commercial activity.

Hyderabad city is today known for its IT and IT Enabled Services, Pharmaceuticals and Entertainment industries. Hyderabad has also been referred to as the second Silicon Valley of India next to Bangalore.