{
  "id": 14129661,
  "title": "India’s top cities among the worst in the world in quality of life: Check how Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai and others fare",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/indias-top-cities-among-the-worst-in-the-world-in-quality-of-life",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-13T05:46:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/indias-top-cities-among-the-worst-in-the-world-in-quality-of-life-check-how-delhi-bengaluru-mumbai-and-others-fare-11791869436391.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian cities rank among the worst in the world for quality of life, according to the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026. While they perform better in economic and human capital outcomes than in quality-of-life and environmental outcomes, even the top 10 Indian cities show weaknesses in living conditions and environmental performance. Delhi, the best-ranked Indian city, secured an overall rank of 268 but had a quality-of-life rank of 781 and an environmental rank of 915. Bengaluru came next, with an overall rank of 311, a quality-of-life position of 775, and an environmental rank of 528. Mumbai ranked 330 overall, with poor quality-of-life and environmental performance. Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Kochi also lag behind in quality of life and environmental rankings, while Thrissur, Kochi, and Thrissur stand out with better living conditions and environmental performance among the ten cities.",
  "summary": "All 10 of India’s highest-ranked cities placed within the top 500 of Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index.",
  "key_points": [
    "Delhi ranks 268th overall but 781st in quality of life",
    "Bengaluru ranks 311th overall, 775th in quality of life",
    "Mumbai ranks 330th overall with poor quality of life"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The disconnect between economic growth and environmental health suggests that India's urban expansion is prioritizing human capital and financial outcomes at the expense of livable and sustainable city environments.",
  "illustration": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}