Exquisite beauty is what describes Mangalore best. Sandy beaches, coconut palms, rolling hills, streams flowing into the sea, delicious sea food, and a landscape dotted with red roof tiles. The city is marked with a rich history and is known for its cosmopolitan nature.

Mangalore has long been at the centre of India's banking industry and is home to many of the country's leading banks - Canara Bank, Syndicate Bank, Vijaya Bank etc. Synonymous with world class education, Mangalore has over 350+ educational institutions, 6 medical colleges and 6 engineering colleges. Not surprising, Mangalore is also gaining a reputation internationally for its quality medical care.

Traditionally, Mangalore has a strong industrial background of port-related activities, automobile leaf spring industry, petrochemicals and is also known for its agricultural processes. Apart from being one of the chief ports of the country; Mangalore exports over 75% of India's coffee and cashew exports.

Today, Mangalore has also become the favoured destinations for modern industries like the IT sector, Business Process Outsourcing companies and the Oil and Gas sector. Companies like Infosys, Wipro, Mphasis, MRPL and ONGC have established their presence in the city. As a result, Mangalore is fast evolving into one of India's future metropolises.