Is Coimbatore the next Bengaluru? Viral post hypes city's silent rise, internet agrees
The post was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Sidharth, who identifies as a policy and geopolitical strategist in his bio. In the now widely circulated tweet, he wrote, "The world is sleeping on Coimbatore. While everyone's chasing hype in Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, Coimbatore is quietly building factories, startups, talent. Sometimes the places no one talks about are the ones that matter most."
(Also Read: 'Don't impose Kannada in Karnataka': Congress leader Nalapad's remark sparks fury among Kannadigas)
Check out his post here:
The observation struck a chord with thousands online, leading to an outpouring of praise, and some pushback, about Coimbatore's economic significance and identity.
Reactions online
One user likened Coimbatore to 'the Denver-Boulder equivalent', referring to its mix of innovation, industry, and quiet growth. Another proudly called it a 'self-made city', adding, 'Coimbatore's economy is robust and driven by strong private sector industries and industrialists who work silently on the holistic development of the city.'
Some speculated on the city's future trajectory, with one comment reading: 'So all major IT companies might shift to Coimbatore.' Another simply declared, 'Coimbatore is the best.'
But not all agreed with the framing of the city as being 'slept on.' One pointed out,'No, no one is sleeping on Coimbatore. Those who are related to the industry know it. It's not quietly building anything, it's already there. It's just not seen because it's a hardcore engineering hub minus the glamour of IT.'
Another echoed that sentiment, saying, 'Coimbatore, my city. It's not building, it's already a hardcore industrial hub.'
The conversation highlights a growing awareness of tier-2 and tier-3 cities in India that are rapidly emerging as viable alternatives to metros like Bengaluru and Chennai, especially in sectors like manufacturing, textiles, automotive components, and small-scale tech startups.
(Also Read: Bengaluru techie's Bumble date turns into ₹2 lakh extortion after fake drug raid: Report)
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
3 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
‘This is what we get': Priyanka Gandhi slams PM Modi after Trump's tariff move
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on India and claims of averting a war between India and Pakistan, saying the Prime Minister "goes everywhere" and "then this is what we get" Priyanka Gandhi Vadra calls out Modi Government in reaction to Trump's tariff fiasco(ANI) Speaking to reporters, Vadra said, 'Everybody has seen what the American President has said about tariffs, and he repeated that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan. India will have to respond to both issues. PM Modi goes everywhere, makes friends, and then this is what we get.' Samajwadi Party chief and Lok Sabha MP Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Centre's handling of foreign policy, calling the current developments the "beginning of bad days." "For the last 11 years, this government has kept making claims of friendship, and today we are seeing the results. This is the beginning of bad days. The youth of this country need jobs. If the economy improves, employment will be available. If there are such hindrances, what will happen to the economy of our country?" Yadav told Reporters. Trump earlier said that Washington is continuing trade negotiations with India. If the US remains open to negotiating with India on the tariff front, Trump stated, "We're talking to them now. We'll see what happens. Again, India was the highest or just about the highest tariff nation in the world, one of the highest, 100 points, 150 points or percentages. So India was one of the highest in the world. They had 175 per cent and higher than that." After announcing a 25 per cent tariff and penalties for purchasing Russian oil, he emphasised that India is one of the countries imposing high tariffs on the US. He made the comments during a press conference at the White House, held to mark the signing of a Congressional bill.
New Indian Express
13 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
No plan to reallocate Koyagudem, Sathupally blocks to SCCL: Kishan
HYDERABAD: Union Coal & Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday made it clear that there is no proposal to reallocate Koyagudem Block 3 and Sathupally Block 3, which were previously auctioned and remain non-operational due to failure by private allottees, to the Singareni Collieries Company Limited. In a written reply to a question raised by Congress MP Kadiyam Kavya in Lok Sabha, Kishan Reddy stated that the chief minister has informed the Centre that the Singareni has committed to pay 0.5% more than the revenue share offered by the other firms. The Union minister further said that a request was received from the CM in July 2024, regarding allocation of Koyagudem Block 3, Sathupalli Block 3, Sravanapalli Block, PK OC 2 Dip Side Block and other blocks to Singareni under Section 11A/17A(2) of the Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation (MMDR) Act, 1957. However, as per the existing policy for allocation of coal blocks, all the blocks are now being offered for allocation by transparent and fair auction process for sale of coal, he added. Ramasahayam raises mines closure issue Khammam: Congress MP Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy raised the issue of people who lost their livelihood due to closure of coal mines, in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. He asked: 'What steps are being taken to provide livelihood to people residing in areas where coal mines have been closed?' In a written reply, Union minister G Kishan Reddy stated that rehabilitation measures are being initiated for the benefit of affected families.
Mint
14 minutes ago
- Mint
Shehbaz Sharif thanks Donald Trump for ‘leadership role' to ink ‘landmark' US-Pakistan trade deal
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to United States President Donald Trump for the 'historic' US-Pakistan trade agreement, calling it a 'landmark deal', in a social media post on July 31. 'I wish to convey my profound thanks to President Trump for his leadership role in finalization of the historic US-Pakistan trade agreement, successfully concluded by our two sides in Washington, last night,' Shehbaz Sharif wrote on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). 'This landmark deal will enhance our growing cooperation so as to expand the frontiers of our enduring partnership in days to come,' he added. Donald Trump on July 30 announced that the US has sealed a deal with Pakistan to work together on developing the South Asian nation's 'massive oil reserves'. Pakistan has long claimed to have large oil deposits along its coast, but no progress has been made to tap those deposits, according to a PTI report. The country currently imports oil from the Middle East to meet its energy demands. According to state-run Radio Pakistan, the breakthrough was reached during a meeting of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer in Washington, DC. In his own post on Truth Social, Donald Trump said the Us deal with Pakistan involves working together 'on developing their massive oil reserves'. 'We are in the process of choosing the Oil Company that will lead this Partnership. Who knows, maybe they'll be selling Oil to India some day!' he added. The trade agreement reportedly aims at boosting bilateral trade between the US and Pakistan, expand market access, attract investment and foster cooperation in areas of mutual interest. 'The agreement will result in reduction of reciprocal tariffs especially on Pakistani exports to the United States. This deal marks the beginning of a new era of economic collaboration especially in energy, mines and minerals, IT, cryptocurrency and other sectors,' an official statement said. The deal complements Pakistan's existing efforts to broaden the scope of bilateral economic ties, and also enhances its access to the US market and vice versa. Additionally, the deal is expected to spur increased US investment in Pakistan's infrastructure and development projects. The trade agreement underscores the commitment of both nations to deepen their bilateral relationship and explore all avenues for strengthening trade and investment ties, according to the report.
