Chandigarh is a city and a Union Territory in northern India that serves as the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana. The city is one of the earliest planned cities of independent India and is internationally known for its architecture and urban design. The union territory has one of the highest Human Development Index (HDI) among Indian states and territories and also has one of the highest per capita incomes in the country.
The administration of Chandigarh has been committed to creating a progressive business environment. The key sectors contributing to the growth of the city are Manufacturing & Engineering, Drugs & pharmaceuticals, food & vegetable processing, Tourism & Hospitality, Banking Industry, Information Technology & ITES, Bio-Technology and Education. Owing to its location and access to a huge pool of technical resources, Chandigarh is also becoming a preferred destination for IT and outsourcing companies.