Paris dropped out of the top three to fourth position, due largely to a perceived decrease in the levels of cultural interaction and research and development. New York experienced no significant change in its ratings, retaining its No. The UK capital was first awarded the leading position in 2012, the year it successfully hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Indian city Mumbai the only Indian city to feature on the index, ranked 39th on the list of the world’s leading global cities for business, innovation and culture. London has topped the 2016 Global Power City Index for the fifth consecutive year. Report ranked London as the leading overall city, highlighting the capital’s strong cultural offering, ease of doing business and global transport links. The report ranks 42 major cities of the world across six key measures of economy, research and development, culture, accessibility, environment and livability. The 2016 Global Power City Index (GPCI) report was released by the Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies.

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