The establishment of the 1st textile mill way back in 1888 paved the way for the birth of industrialization in the city.
It is now home to a variety of industries like textile machinery, cement, rubber, transport equipment, foundry, engineering, and a number of other small scale industries.
It is abuzz with businesses like jewellery, cotton yarn, knitted garments, etc.
An industrious and enterprising city, it captures the essence of the entrepreneurial spirit
Coimbatore also boasts of some of the best educational institutions in the country.
It has always been a city in tune with the times, and is well on its way to become a major IT hub down South.
A stopover for tourists, Coimbatore has a rich cultural heritage.
It is well-connected with all major cities by means of road, rail and air.
It enjoys a pleasant climate all year round, with proximity to the Western Ghats and hill stations like Ooty and Kodaikanal.
Coimbatore, with the right blend of tradition and modernization, is poised to be one of the fastest developing cities in India.