What is Bombay?

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Bombay is a major city of India,it's a capital of Maharasthra,and it is now known as "Mumbai" [Derived form name of hindu goddess "Mumba devi").it also known as a city of dreams because of it's busy life style and passion to live. The Indian Cinema, Bollywood, is hosted by this city only.

It is most populous city of the country and has population of around 13 Million.The city has a deep natural harbour and the port handles over half of India's passenger traffic.

Mumbai houses many national financial institutions like Reserve Bank of india, national Stock Exchange of India etc.

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