Industries

* **Information Technology (IT/ITeS):** A massive growth sector centered in areas like Infocity and Infovalley, housing giants like Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and Mindtree. * **Education:** A central pillar of the local economy, with dozens of major universities and engineering colleges drawing students from across eastern India. * **Tourism & Hospitality:** Driven by the city's ancient temples, nearby Buddhist sites (Dhauli), and its status as a gateway to Puri and Konark. * **Healthcare:** Bhubaneswar is a regional medical hub featuring massive hospital campuses, including AIIMS Bhubaneswar, drawing patients from neighboring states. * **Retail and Real Estate:** Rapidly expanding to meet the needs of an affluent, growing middle class, marked by new malls, commercial complexes, and housing projects. * **Handicrafts and Handlooms:** Preserving Odisha's rich heritage of silver filigree, appliqué work, and traditional textile weaving (Ikat).