The
city of Agra is an important tourist destination in India. The
masoleums built by Mughals are cynosure to all those who travel to
India. It is due to this fact that the city has been doing quite
good in tourism industry. The tourism industry is the greatest
contributer in Agra's economical status. Many business activities
associated with tourism are prevalent in the city.
Besides tourism Agra has also scored in Arts and Handicrafts
business. Many small industries operate, in the city producing
Leather, wool and silk carpets, stone sculptures, jewellery and
inlay work. About 1700 industrial units deliver their services in
Agra city.
Several banks are located in Agra which carryout the business
transactions. The State Bank Of India and LKP Forex and exchange
agency located at Tal Gunj are important money exchange units in the
city. Besides these agencies most of the hotels (5 Star and Deluxe
Hotels) provide the money exchange facility. Some other banks that
provide money exchange include Allahabad Bank, Andhra Bank, Bank of
Baroda, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National
Bank.
The daily business activities goes from 9.00 in the morning till
6.00 p.m.
All major banks have ATM's installed all over Agra. Banks like
State Bank Of India, UTI Bank, Union Bank Of India, Oriental Bank Of
Commerce, Allahaba Bank, HDFC, ICICI.
