Hyderabad Overtakes Bengaluru as India's Most Liveable City: New Report Reveals

• Hyderabad has been ranked as India's most liveable metropolitan city, surpassing Bengaluru, according to the 'VRCT 2026' City Index by Unboxing BLR.
• The report evaluated eight major Indian cities across 15 parameters including travel, housing, infrastructure, diversity, and climate.
• Hyderabad's rise is attributed to stronger performance in housing and diversity, offering a more balanced urban experience.
• Bengaluru, now in second place, still leads in employment metrics, formal job creation, technical talent density, and startup ecosystem.
• The study highlights a shifting urban landscape, with Hyderabad challenging Bengaluru in new company formation and office space development.