Commerce
Most of the software companies in Maharashtra have their offices in Navi Mumbai. The government of Maharashtra has set up software parks to cater to the growing demand. Many large institutions have their offices here. Since 2005, The Reliance group of industries have had a major presence, and DAKC in Kopar Khairane and Mahape. Other prominent companies include CORE Projects & Technologies Ltd, Hexaware Technologies, Mastek, Enser Communications, Patni Computer Systems, Intellenet, Hewitt Associates, TCS, Digit magazine, V2Solutions, IRIS Business Services Private Limited, Indiagames,RectifyCredit, Webele, K-Dimensions and Carwale. Most of them are located in an area called the Millenium Business Park in Mahape. As a part of long-term planning, major commodity markets have begun moving from the heart of Mumbai city to Navi Mumbai. Kalamboli (a node in Navi Mumbai) is home to a major steel market.
Vashi has the fresh fruits and vegetables market. One of the important business landmarks is the shipping port of Jawaharlal Nehru Port in the Nhava Sheva - Dronagiri nodes. The major business hubs in the city are CBD Belapur, Vashi, Nerul, and Mahape.
The International Infotech Park at Vashi and Belapur railway station complex houses many international IT companies. The New Millennium City near Mahape forms a major part of the Knowledge Corridor that spans Mumbai and Pune. The head office of Reliance Infocom - Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City is situated opposite the Koparkhairane station. Other IT companies in Navi Mumbai include L&T Infotech, Wipro Ltd, CMC, Tata Consultancy Services, Aptech, Track Mail, ICICI Infotech and PCS, whose offices are on Belapur Road.
The Navi Mumbai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) located in the nodes of Dronagiri and Kalamboli are planned to provide commercial growth and employment to the city. Positioned en route the proposed Navi Mumbai Airport, this megaproject has attracted investments of close to 40,000 crores.
Marathon Group has launched the development of its mini SEZ called "NexZone" near the site of the proposed airport. This mini SEZ will be specially for the IT/ITES industry and will be an integrated township of residential and commercial buildings, entertainment mall and education institutes. Honda SEIL's headquarters is located in Nerul MIDC.Airoli has many leading companies in IT sector which are situated just opposite of Airoli railway station(Mindspace).
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