Bengaluru has emerged as the second-largest hub for India’s most valuable companies, following Mumbai, according to a report by Axis Bank and Hurun India. The city is home to 45 companies featured in the Hurun 500 list, with 21 of them being startups.
Leading Companies and Startups
Infosys is Bengaluru’s most valuable company, followed by Wipro and Titan Company. Among startups, Zepto stands out as the city’s most valuable, recording a massive 269% year-on-year growth. Other notable Bengaluru-based startups in the list include Zerodha, Razorpay, and Dailyhunt, with a combined valuation of ₹1.94 lakh crore.
Karnataka’s Business Growth
The total valuation of companies from Karnataka has reached ₹25.9 lakh crore, marking a 13% increase since the Hurun 500 list was first introduced in 2021. The software and services sector leads with seven companies, followed by healthcare.
Bengaluru continues to strengthen its position as a major business hub, with its startups and established firms driving economic growth and innovation.
