Few world cities embody the aspirations of a country as much as Mumbai (formerly Bombay) does. It is as much a city as it is an attainment for millions of Indians. While its people, art, beaches, buildings, stock market, buisness, fashion and movie industry is a major element of Mumbai’s reputation, it is predominantly the city’s economic promise that has made it into India’s urban magnate. Visually captured the effects of India’s economic liberalization on a city that is at the heart of its economic life. The cityscape has changed to reflect India’s emergence as a emerging economy.
