Mumbai is the most populated city in India and the 3rd most populated city in
the world, with almost 17 million inhabitants.
Mumbai is the commercial capital of India. Some of the biggest financial
corporations and institutions' headquarters are located in Mumbai, including the
Bombay Stock Exchange.
Mumbai is also home to Bollywood, the epicentre of the country's Hindi film and
television industry. Bollywood produces a record number of films every year,
more than anywhere else in the world.
Most of the Mumbai population speaks Marathi but English is widely spoken, especially in the professional
circles.
