Pune is known as the "Detroit of India" due to its strong automobile manufacturing base. The major players include Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra, Force Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and many more.

Significant presence of ancillary industries supporting the automotive, manufacturing and agriculture sector.

Renowned for precision engineering and manufacturing.

Companies like Kirloskar Group, Cummins India, Thermax, Sandvik, SKF, Bharat Forge, Anand Group, Ultra Group, John Deere, Siemens, Honeywell, GE, L&T, Festo, Atlas Copco, Sandvik and many more have established operations in Pune.

PRapid growth in IT parks like Hinjewadi, Magarpatta City, and Kharadi.

Global companies such as Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Barclays, Persistent, Cognizant, Zensar, IBM, Capgemini, HCL, Accenture and many more have their strong presence.

Emerging as a centre for pharmaceuticals and biotech research.

Companies like Serum Institute of India (world's largest vaccine producer), Emcure, Lupin, Wockhardt, Zydus, Indoco Remedies, NCL, Pune Biotech, VLife sciences, Praj, Mahyco and many more pharmaceuticals operate in Pune.

Investments in solar energy and clean tech industries. Research hubs focusing on sustainability and energy efficiency.

Major players include Tata Power Solar, Vikram Solar, Photon Energy, Waaree Energies, My Eco Energy, Thermax, EcoAxis, Clensta, GIBSS, BAIF, Suzlon and many more.