About Indore

Major Projects Indore is the largest city and commercial capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh . It is also known as The City of Holkars. The city was built by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar, a famous queen of India. Formerly a major trading centre, the city, along with its satellite townships of Pithampur, Mhow and Dewas, has established a strong industrial base. The era of liberalisation has seen Indore at the forefront of a number of privatisation initiatives which include the country’s first toll road and private telephone network. In the midst of such industrial activity, the city still manages to maintain its link with its past. Indore is also called as ‘Mini Mumbai’, due to the similar lifestyles of people residing here.

Like all other large cities, Indore too has several shopping malls, movie cinemas, restaurants and hotels. The Trade and Commerce is mostly same in all seasons except a special hike in retailing during the Diwali and New Year season. Indore’s main trade is in clothing, Medicine and Educational services. Pithampur, Sanwer, Mhow, are industrial areas of Indore having more than 2000 factories in the city. Pithampur is also known as the Detroit of India

Indore city has a variety of cultures. Over the years the city of Indore has welcomed people from all castes, creed and colour. People from all corners of the country have migrated & settled in the heart of Madhya Pradesh for their livelihood, education or just for its peaceful culture. People here know to maintain harmony by intermixing and enjoying their life, irrespective of castes or region and by respecting every religion.

Some Interesting Facts / Firsts about Indore

• The gates of Lalbagh Palace, Indore, are a replica of the gates of Buckingham Palace in London. They were cast in England and then shipped to Indore.
• Bada Ganpati – The Biggest Idol of Lord Ganesha – 40 feet (12 m) high idol at Bada Ganapati is the largest idol of Lord Ganesh in the world.
• Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (formerly CAT), is India’s main Research center on Laser and Accelerator Technology, under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.
• The famous Radio Mirchi 98.3 (then 98.4) FM was started first in Indore, then spread to many other cities of India.
• The first private landline telephone service in India was launched in Indore by Airtel by the name Touchtel in 1998-99.
• The first private road in India was started in Indore at Pithampur.
• The first Bowling Alley in India was started at Hotel Sayaji at Indore.
• Most Retail chains start their first store from Indore like Globus among others.
• After Bombay,largest number of cotton mills were in India was in Indore,hence it was also called Mini-Bombay.
• Currently the only city in India to have both IIM (Indian Institute of Management) and IIT (Indian Institute of Technology).

There has been a tremendous boom in the real estate scenario in Indore and various new colonies, apartments, townships, farmhouses and projects are under way. We welcome everyone wanting to settle down in Indore to get in touch with us to explore various options to buy properties in Indore.