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Gurgaon, officially named Gurugram, is a major satellite city of New Delhi located in Haryana, India. Known as the Millennium City, it sits about 30 km southwest of New Delhi. It has grown from a small farming village into a top financial, industrial, and technology hub. [1, 2, 3, 4]
History and Background
- Name Meaning: Named after Guru Dronacharya from the Mahabharata epic; it translates to the “village of the guru”.
- Growth Start: Rapid development took off in the 1970s and 1980s when Maruti Suzuki India Limited set up its manufacturing plant.
Economy and Business
- Corporate Hub: Hosts offices for over 250 Fortune 500 companies.
- Financial Center: Serves as India’s second-largest IT hub and third-largest financial and banking center.
Lifestyle and Attractions
- Shopping & Dining: Features large spaces like Ambience Mall, Galleria Market, and DLF CyberHub for food and nightlife.
- Nature: Home to Sultanpur National Park, popular for birdwatching and migratory birds.
- Infrastructure: Features high-rise corporate towers, rapid transit connections, and extensive expressway networks linked to Delhi.
