Economy, Banking and Finance · 5 May 2026

Savills ranks Bengaluru as world's fastest-growing major city through 2035

Exam-focused facts from the 5 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Global real estate advisory firm Savills identified Bengaluru as the world’s fastest-growing major city through 2035 in its Growth Hubs Index.
  • The index evaluated 245 cities globally based on indicators including projected Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to 2035, personal wealth expansion, and inward migration.
  • India emerged as a standout performer with multiple cities featuring in the top 20, reflecting broad-based urban growth momentum across the country.
  • Bengaluru's top position is attributed to its strong talent pool and its growing appeal as a destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
  • The Asia-Pacific region dominates the rankings, accounting for 85% of the top 20 and approximately 75% of the top 50 fastest-growing cities globally.