Hyderabad ranks 82 in World’s Best Cities list
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad has secured the 82nd spot in the World’s Best Cities 2025–26 Rankings released by Resonance Consultancy, placing it among the top 100 global cities.
Global metros dominate top positions
London, New York and Paris occupied the leading positions in this year’s rankings. Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi also figured on the list alongside Hyderabad.
Resonance evaluates more than 270 cities worldwide using indicators such as liveability, technology adoption, employment opportunities, economic activity and cultural strength.
Heritage and cultural appeal boost Hyderabad’s score
Heritage landmarks such as Charminar, Laad Bazaar, Golconda Fort and Makkah Masjid placed Hyderabad in the top two globally under the Sights & Landmarks category.
Laad Bazaar’s pearl and jewellery markets helped the city achieve a top-20 rank in the Shopping category.
Technology and business ecosystem recognised
The city’s technology corridor including HITEC City, Microsoft and Google campuses, Amazon’s tech space and Fortune 500 offices contributed significantly to its global ranking.
The presence of major biotech and pharma firms in Genome Valley further strengthened the city’s position, with experts noting that a third of the world’s vaccines are manufactured here.
Innovation and future growth prospects
Innovation hub T-Hub received global recognition for nurturing startups. Experts noted that upcoming projects such as Hyderabad Pharma City, metro rail expansion and future-focused urban planning would accelerate growth.
Quality of life remains a key driver
Lower cost of living compared with other metros, employment options in IT and construction, a cosmopolitan culture and the city’s culinary reputation including its famed biryani contributed to high scores under the Lovability and Liveability parameters.
