Bangalore is the capital city of the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the Deccan in
the south-eastern part of Karnataka. Bangalore is India's third most populous city and fifth-most
populous urban agglomeration. Bangalore is known as the Silicon Valley of India because
of its position as the nation's leading Information technology (IT) exporter. Located
at a height of over 3,000 feet (914.4 m) above sea level, Bangalore is known for
its pleasant climate throughout the year. The city is amongst the top ten preferred
entrepreneurial locations in the world. Bangalore is home to many well - recognized
educational and research institutions in India, such as the Indian Institute of Science
(IISc), Indian Institute of Management (Bangalore) (IIMB), and National Institute
of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS). Numerous public sector heavy industries,
technology companies, aerospace, telecommunications, and defence organisations, such
as Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), National
Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO), Infosys, and Wipro are headquartered in the city. A
demographically diverse city, Bangalore is a major economic and cultural hub and
the second-fastest growing major metropolis in India.