Industries

* **Information Technology:** Driven by the Chandigarh IT Park, hosting major software developers, tech support, and BPO operations. * **Government Services:** As the capital of two states and a Union Territory, public administration remains a massive sector. * **Healthcare and Medicine:** Anchored by top-tier medical research institutes (like PGIMER) and private super-specialty hospitals. * **Education:** A hub for higher learning, attracting students across North India to its universities and technical institutes. * **Retail and Commerce:** High disposable incomes support a robust retail sector, from traditional Sector 17 markets to modern mega-malls. * **Manufacturing:** Primarily light engineering, auto parts, paper manufacturing, and basic metals located in the Industrial Area (Phases 1 and 2). * **Tourism:** Architectural tourism (Le Corbusier heritage), gardens, and transit tourism for travelers heading to the Himalayas.