Siliguri is described as the gateway to the North East of India, Bhutan, Nepal & Bangladesh. The strategic location of the city makes it a base for essential supplies to the region. Siliguri has gradually developed as a profitable centre for a variety of businesses. As a central hub, many national companies and organizations have set up their offices here. The Hong Kong market near Khudirampally is a chief hub for buying low cost Chinese goods and imported goods. Nearby Seth Srilal Market, Sevoke Road and Hill Cart Road is a prominent place to buy daily use goods, and is very popular among people from neighbouring cities. 4 "T" s - Tea, Timber, Tourism and Transport are the main businesses of Siliguri. Being a tourist destination, Siliguri has a good number of hotels and hotel industry is always on rise here. Siliguri is the headquarters of FOCIN (Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of North Bengal). Opening of shopping and entertainment malls like COSMOS, ORBIT & City Centre has affected a change in lifestyle. The city recently also witnessed the arrival of its first set of multiplexes - CINEMAX,INOX at ORBIT and Big Cinemas.
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