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The third largest city of the state, Coimbatore,is one of the most industrialized cities in Tamil Nadu, known as the textile capital of South India or the Manchester of the South, the city is situated on the banks of the river Noyyal, Coimbatore existed even prior to the 2nd or 3rd century AD by Karikalan, the first of the early Cholas.
Covering an extent of 105.6 sq.km., Coimbatore City is the district head quarter. Coimbatore is well known for its textile industries and has excellent potential for industrial growth. Because of its proximity to the hills of the Western Ghats, Coimbatore enjoys an salubrious climate throughout the year.
There are more than 25,000 small, medium, large sale industries and textile mill. Coimbatore is also famous for the manufacture of motor pump sets and varied engineering goods. The development of Hydro electricity from the Pykara Falls in the 1930 led to a cotton boom in Coimbatore.
Coimbatore Location in India Map
Coimbatore Stock Exchange Limited (CSX) is housed in its own building at Trichy Road, Coimbatore with about 2 lakh sq.ft. of built up area. A landmark in Coimbatore. An imposing work of art and a remarkable structure with an aesthetic look. Totally it’s a distinguished building.
South India's most strategically placed city
Rated as the fourth investor friendly city in India according to a recent CII study
Coimbatore is the foal point for many neighboring growth centers in Western and Southern TamilNadu, besides being a gateway to the states of Kerala and Western Karnataka
Known as the Manchester of south India due to its vibrant textile industry. The region's textile industry is on a massive expansion mode and fresh investments to the tune of Rs.1500crores are in the pipeline
The Region is also known for its globally competitive Engineering and Auto components industries and foundries
Coimbatore as becoming a preferred IT destination with the city having several software parks. IT majors like TCS, Coginizant Technologies, Wipro and Robert Bosch India Pvt. Ltd. have chosen Coimbatore to put up their development centers.
L&T will soon set up its R&D centre in the city, which is a recognition for the vast pool of technical manpower
Coimbatore Corporation has planned a massive infrastructure investment of 1,300 crores for the city.
The region is becoming a hub of the service sector especially education and health-care. While the 5 Universities , rollout over 60000 graduates each year, the several Super Specialty Hospitals treat several thousand patients each year from India and abroad.
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