Real Estate Agents: Delhi city has seen a great increase in the number of multistoried apartment complexes being built by reputed property developers of Delhi. Some of the reputed property developers of Delhi city are DLF, Ansal Properties, Omaxe, and Unitech. The prices of property in Delhi city can, by no means, be called cheap. It's quite costly to buy houses in good localities of Delhi city. Some of the posh localities of Delhi are Hauz Khas, South Extension, Greater Kailash, and Golf Links. Dwarka is an area of Delhi city, which has been recently developed. There are hundreds of multistoried apartment complexes in this area.
Educational Institutions: There are many institutes of higher learning in Delhi city. Many students from all over the world come to Delhi city to pursue higher studies. There are five universities in Delhi city. These are Indira Gandhi National Open University, Jamia Hamdard University, Jamia Milia Islamia, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and University of Delhi. These universities offer courses in all branches of study like arts, sciences, medical sciences, engineering, law, etc. Some of the reputed medical colleges of Delhi city are All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Maulana Azad Medical College, and University College of Medical Sciences. An engineering college of Delhi, Indian Institute of Technology, is ranked among the top engineering colleges all over the world.
Banking System: Many international banks have a presence in India. Some of the international banks, which have branches in Delhi city, are ABN Amro Bank, Citibank, American Express Bank, and HSBC. Some of the top banks of India are Allahabad Bank, Andhra Bank, Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India. These are all government run banks. Some of the top private banks of India are ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and IndusInd Bank. You will find ATMs of all these banks at the airport, railway stations, hotels, and shopping centers of Delhi city. These ATMs accept all Visa and MasterCards. Most Indian public banks have working hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. The currency of India is the rupee. The rupee is available in denominations of Rs. 1000, Rs. 500, Rs. 100, Rs. 50. Rs. 20, and Rs. 10.
Currency Exchange: You will need sufficient foreign exchange if you want to enjoy your trip to Delhi city properly. Foreign visitors need to pay for the goods and services bought in Delhi in the Indian currency, which is the rupee.
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You can exchange currency at Thomas Cook or American Express currency exchanges. Currency can also be exchanged at one of the many banks in Delhi city. Currency can also be exchanged by using the ATMs, which will dish out Indian rupees for you on inserting your Visa or MasterCard at an ATM. You can calculate the exchange rates by using any of the currency converter tools, which are available on the Internet.
Insurance: The leading non-life insurance companies of India are New India, United India, National, Oriental, ECGC, Bajaj Allianz, Tata AIG, IFFCO-Tokio, ICICI Lombard, and Reliance. The leading life insurance companies of India are LIC, ICICI Prudential, Birla Sunlife, HDFC Standard, Tata AIG, SBI Life, Allianz Bajaj, Max New York, Om Kotak, and ING Vysa. While setting out on travel, it's always advisable to take out an insurance policy on your travel.
Health System: Delhi city has many world-class private hospitals, which have been set up by large corporate houses. These offer world-class health care. One of the best hospitals of Delhi city is Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. Located in South Delhi, this hospital offers treatment in all specialties of medicine. Although it is a private hospital and thus the costs are high, but still one is assured of excellent treatment. Many medical tourists are coming nowadays from all over the world to get surgical procedures performed in Delhi city. This is due to the comparatively lower costs of such surgical procedures in India. There are many publicly run hospitals also in Delhi city. But, these hospitals are mostly overcrowded and lacking in resources. These hospitals offer treatment free of cost, but the facilities available in such hospitals are not too good. One of the best publicly run hospital of Delhi and of India is All India Institute of Medical Sciences at Ansari Nagar.
Employment: Delhi city has lately seen a spurt in the number of multinational companies that have set up back-office operations in Delhi city and its suburbs. Lots of international IT companies have also set up centers in Delhi city and suburbs in the recent years. Some of the companies in Delhi and its suburbs where you can look for a job are Genpact, Adobe, Microsoft, Eriksson, and Motorola. All of these companies have set up offshore centers in Delhi or its suburbs. The salaries offered by the Indian IT companies are comparable to the salaries offered by western companies. Many Indian IT professionals who had immigrated to western shores are now returning to India due to the improved job prospects here.
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