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growth. About 70% of working people are involved in tertiary activities. According to one study, the GDP of the city in 2010 was $ 3 billion (Rs. 18,000 crore) and is expected to grow up to $ 17 billion (Rs. 1,02,000 crore) by 2025. According to another by Oxford the GDP of the city in 2018 was $ 5.8
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