Check the list of Major Cities of India – Top 10 Largest Cities by Population (2026) in India with population details, economic importance, and key highlights.
























| City | State | Approx Population (Metro) | Known As | Key Industry | Famous Landmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Maharashtra | 2 Crores+ | Financial Capital | Finance, Film (Bollywood) | Gateway of India |
| Delhi | Delhi (NCT) | 1.9 Crores+ | National Capital | Government, Services | India Gate |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | 1.3 Crores+ | Silicon Valley of India | IT, Startups | Vidhana Soudha |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | 1.0 Crores+ | Pharma & Tech Hub | IT, Pharma | Hitech City |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 1.1 Crores+ | Detroit of India | Automobile | Marina Beach |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | 1.4 Crores+ | Cultural Capital | Trade, Port | Howrah Bridge |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat | 80 Lakhs+ | Manchester of India | Textiles, Industry | Sabarmati Riverfront |
| Pune | Maharashtra | 70 Lakhs+ | Oxford of the East | Education, IT | Shaniwar Wada |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | 40 Lakhs+ | Pink City | Tourism, Handicrafts | Hawa Mahal |
| Surat | Gujarat | 70 Lakhs+ | Diamond City | Diamond, Textiles | Surat Diamond Bourse |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | 40 Lakhs+ | City of Nawabs | Administration | Bara Imambara |
| Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh | 30 Lakhs+ | Leather City | Leather, Industry | JK Temple |