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Mumbai
(previously known as
Bombay
until 1996) is a natural
harbour
on the west coast of
India
, and is the
capital city
of
Maharashtra
state
.
Mumbai is
India
's largest city, and one of the world's most populous cities. It is the financial capital of India and a
global city
. Many billionaires live there. The city is the second most-populous in the world. It has about 13 million people.
[1]
Along with the neighbouring cities of
Navi Mumbai
and
Thane
, it forms the world's 4th largest urban agglomeration. They have around 19.1 million people
[2]
The
seven islands
that form Bombay were home to fishing colonies. The islands were ruled by successive kingdoms and indigenous empires before Portuguese settlers took it. Then, it went to the
British East India Company
. During the mid-18th century, Bombay became a major trading town. It became a strong place for the
Indian independence movement
during the early 20th century. When India became independent in 1947, the city was put into
Bombay State
. In 1960, following the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, a new state of
Maharashtra
was created with Bombay as the capital. It was renamed Mumbai in 1996.
[3]
Mumbai generates more than 6% of India's GDP.
[4]
It accounts for 25% of
industrial output
, 40% of sea trade, and 70% of capital
transactions
to India's economy.
[5]
The
Reserve Bank of India
, the
Bombay Stock Exchange
, the
National Stock Exchange of India
and many
Indian companies
and
multinational corporations
are in the city. It also has the Hindi
film and television industry
, known as
Bollywood
.
The
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport
is Mumbai's
public transport
service.
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