Hyderabad, the magical name that brings to the mind’s eye visions of royal splendor and a leisurely ‘Nawabi’ atmosphere, be it in the expectations of the gourmet for a rare treat or the craving of the compulsive shopper for exquisite artistry. As administrative and commercial centre Hyderabad has industries producing cotton and silk textiles, paper, pottery, cigarettes and glassware.  Hyderabad, also a hub for research activities, has many laboratories like DMRL, DRDL, DLRL, RCI, CCMB, IICT and Forensic Laboratory etc.  Hyderabad is also well known for leading Information technology industries.

The capital city of Andhra Pradesh is also popular for its food, pearls, bangles, handicrafts and silverware

The city that is over 400 years old has generated a culture of its own, a unique blend of the Shahi and Nawabi ‘tehjeeb’ with the graces of an older and richer culture funneled into a modern display of passion for excellence. One has to live as hyderabadi to experience the strange sense of belonging.