Surat
Surat is a coastal city in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the seventh most populous city in India and has been dubbed the "Manchester of the East" due to its cotton production and processing industry. Surat is a growing city with over 4 million people. It’s easy to find apartments for rent.
The most popular neighborhoods in Surat are Navrangpura and Jodhpur Park. Both have great amenities nearby, including markets and restaurants.
The city was once ruled by many kings including Malhar Rao Holkar, Shrimant Sardar Bhagwant Das, Nawab Ahmed Khan (Nizam), Maharana Kumbha and Sultan Mahmud Begada.
Today Surat is known for its textile industry, diamond polishing and processing industry, salt mining business as well as chemical manufacturing facilities such as Reliance Industries Limited (RIL).
The city has been ranked as India's best city to live in, and has also been recognized as the most business-friendly destination in the country by several global agencies. It is regarded as the second most affordable city in India to live in. The city is home to many educational institutes including Sardar Patel University, IIM-SURAT, Nirma University and Amity University.