Mumbai, India Mumbai, India’s financial capital, supports over 21 million residents in a densely packed coastal metropolis. Formerly Bombay, it anchors Bollywood—the world’s largest film industry—and drives banking, trade, and entrepreneurship. The city embodies extreme contrasts: luxury high-rises overlook sprawling slums like Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest informal settlements. Monsoon rains frequently cause flooding, exposing infrastructural vulnerabilities. Yet Mumbai’s spirit of resilience is legendary; its local trains move 7 million daily, and street food culture thrives. Economic disparity is stark, but social mobility through education and entertainment offers hope. Coastal development faces climate threats, prompting sea wall projects. Civic initiatives promote sanitation and public health. As a magnet for migrants seeking opportunity, Mumbai’s chaotic energy fuels India’s global ambitions while challenging planners to build inclusivity into its soaring skyline.
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