Delhi is undoubtedly India’s economic capital too. In a global ranking of 300 fastest growing and best performing metro areas, the capital ranked 6th, just behind Beijing. The national capital region generated over 6 lakh jobs during 2014-16 and its per capita income rose 6.6%, according to a Brookings study titled Global Metro Monitor. Among nine Indian metro areas included in the city, Delhi was the best performer by a big margin.
Delhi metro area (capital and its neighbouring towns) outperformed other Indian metro areas on the two strongest magnets of migration—job opportunities and standard of living. During 2014-16 Delhi created 6.21 lakh jobs and added $500 (PPP) to its per capita income, which was highest among all metros in the country. In growth rate of income Hyderabad did better and in growth rate of jobs Surat beat others. Greater Mumbai was the fourth overall best performer. Global top 3 metros are Dublin, San Jose and
Chengdu (China).
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Delhi emerges as world’s sixth fastest growing and best performing metro city
