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Ahmedabadalso known asAmdavadGujaratipronunciation: is the largest city and former capital ofGujarat, which is a state inIndia. It is the administrative headquarters of theAhmedabad districtand the seat of theGujarat High Court. With a population of more than 6.3 million and an extended population of 7.8 million, it is thesixth largest cityandseventh largest metropolitan areaof India. Ahmedabad is located on the banks of theSabarmati River, 30km (19mi) from the state capitalGandhinagar, which is its twin city.[8]

Ahmedabad has emerged as an important economic and industrial hub in India. It is the second largest producer ofcottonin India, andits stock exchangeis the country's second oldest.Cricketis a popular sport in Ahmedabad, which houses the 54,000-seatSardar Patel Stadium. The effects ofliberalisation of the Indian economyhave energised the city's economy towardstertiary sectoractivities such as commerce, communication and construction.Ahmedabad's increasing population has resulted in an increase in the construction and housing industries resulting in recent development of skyscrapers.