Mumbai (Marathi: मुंबई, formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. With an estimated population of 13 million, it is the largest metropolis in India and one of the most populous cities in the world. With a population of 19 million, the Mumbai Metropolitan Area which includes cities of Navi Mumbai & Thane, is also the world's 5th most populated metropolitan area. Mumbai is one of the world's top 10 centers of commerce in terms of global financial flow. Mumbai is also the commercial and entertainment capital of India, contributing 25% of industrial output, 40% of maritime trade, and 70% of capital transactions to India's economy. The city houses important financial institutions, such as the Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange of India and the
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