Hyderabad
Hyderabad has grown into one of India's biggest tech and pharma cities, with huge campuses of global companies and newer roads than most.
The economy
- Technology: major global tech campuses and capability centres in HITEC City and the Financial District
- Pharmaceuticals and life sciences: one of India's leading pharmaceutical and vaccine clusters
- Aerospace and defence manufacturing
Where people live
- Gachibowli, Kondapur and the Financial District: close to tech campuses
- Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills: established, upscale, central
Getting around
Most professional life is concentrated in the western part of the city, which makes commutes manageable if you live nearby. A metro line connects key areas.
Climate
Hot summers, a monsoon from June to September, and mild winters.
Lifestyle
Hyderabad is known for its history, its food (especially biryani) and a lower cost of living than Mumbai or Bengaluru for comparable housing. Telugu and Urdu are widely spoken; English is used in business.
