Since the sixth century, Mangalore was famous overseas, as a major source of pepper. In the 18th century under Haider Ali, the city became an important shipbuilding centre.
Today Mangalore is a bustling city with avenues for business and pleasure. With an important port, the coastal town of Mangalore is a major commercial centre and your entry point to beach country — with its virgin unexplored beaches and famous pilgrim centres. Industries related to agriculture and agricultural products such as cashew, coffee, etc were the main industries so far.
Lately, the South Indian city has seen high growth in the areas of power, refineries, iron ore, fertilisers, suspensions, and automobile industries etc. that has changed the economic scenario of the city. With the arrival of Infosys, technology, service companies, banks and financial institutions, Mangalore has risen to prominence as a business destination. As a visitor, you can get your fill of just about anything your heart desires. It is one of the very few cities of India that is accessible by Air, by Rail, and by Sea.
