Nagpur is a centre of commerce of Vidarbha region and is an important trading location.

The economic benefits of globalisation have started to bless Nagpur through dynamically launched MIHAN (Multimodal International Hub Airport at Nagpur) project in 2005.

In view of all round development that MIHAN will launch many Hospitality majors such as Taj, Oberoi, Sun & Sand, Orchid and Radison have invested in large prime land.

In the Mihan Project a Special Economic Zone - SEZ has also been developed. The passengers shall have every facility right from International Banking, Customs & Clearing, Documentation, Hospitality, Duty-free shopping and Entertainment. SEZ shall also feature value added commercial services like:  Repackaging,  Distribution,  Finance park,  Insurance park and such like.

BSEL infrastructure reality along with its JV partner unity infraprojects have been awarded a contract by Nagpur Municipal Corporation for construction of 6 shopping malls in the city. The D.Y. Patil group, Pune, has been given 50 acres land within MIHAN project for construction of INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL. Sahara City Homes, DLF, Satyam, Raheja, Sohum Group, Ambuja Realities, Provogue, Hiranandani have purchased huge land for developing well planned integrated townships.

The cash rich Vidarbha Cricket Association is constructing a new Rs.55 crore Ultra Modern stadium within 33 acre land at Jamtha, 16 km from the city on Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway. Two matches of 2011 World Cup to be hosted by India will be played at new stadium.

Nagpur is increasingly becoming a hot spot for I.T companies as the city is home to number of  educational institutes. For availability of human resources, low salaries, and firms looking at moving over to tier II cities, have also resulted in gaining an importance for the city Nagpur. MIDC has allotted 130 acres to Satyam Computers, 100 acres to Shapoorji Pallonji and Co., 120 acres to L&T Infocity, 140 acres to HCL technologies, 118 acres to Wipro, 72 acres to Vipul Developers, Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys Technologies have also evinced interest in setting up IT Parks. The Nagpur project of Singapore based ASCENDAS will spread over 63 acres with a built up area of 45 Lac Sq.ft and cost Rs. 1015 crore. The global aviation major Boeing is setting up $100 million regional maintenance repair and overhaul facility for its aircrafts.

Nagpur could well be described as the Tiger capital of India. Surrounded on all sides by a thick forest cover, it opens the doors to six different tiger reserves. The growth of the city is also turning out to be the growth of eco-tourism.

All around Nagpur are several other spots which have the potential to ensnare the visitor. The Markanda temples called the Khajuraho of Vidarbha or Mahatma Gandhi's Sewagram or Vinoba Bhave's Paunar or the pre-historic town of Nagardhan are among a long list to choose from.

70 km from Nagpur
This exquisitely beautiful 257 sq. kms expanse of green is barely 70 kms away from the city. Apart from the Tiger, the forest which can be accessed by bus and taxi is home to myriad wildlife including the leopard, chital, sambar, black buck, Indian bison, barking deer, sloth bear, wild boar, jackals, foxes, hyenas and flying squirrels. It is also home to some of the rarest flora and fauna which could be seen in the country. The scenic locales of the Pench Tiger Reserve were the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's famous "The Jungle Book".

40 km from Nagpur
This spot is a perfect conjunction of religion, natural beauty and history for a tourist. The Ramtek temple here is said to have been a resting place of Lord Rama, consort Sita and brother Laxman during their vanvaas. The ancient and beautiful temple atop a hill has attracted devotees and tourists through time.

The first lines of his legendary epic "Meghdootam" were scripted by Kalidasa on the hill of Ramtek. A memorial of this and Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vidyapeeth are located at Ramtek.

The Ramtek Complex is also home to the Hidimba Hill at Mansar. This hill borders an expansive lake, a live archaeological excavation site where ancient artifacts from four different civilizations have been unearthed. The centre of attraction is a three-tiered Shiva temple resembling a step pyramid with various layers representing Mount Kailash. Khindsi is the picturesque natural lake nestled amidst undulating hills and forests. Boating and other water sports are now an added attraction here.

16 km from Nagpur
Built with Japanese aid, this Buddhist temple is a unique piece of architecture. Its expansive gardens, the peaceful atmosphere and the beautiful interiors have become a tourist attraction in the recent times.

88 km from Nagpur
Sewagram is an important village in Wardha district. Its original name was Shegaon but Gandhiji making it headquarters of his social service work changed its name to Sewagram. Sewagram is the epitome of Gandhiji's teachings of simplicity and truth. There is also Gandhi Ashram, Gyan Mandir. Near the ashram there is an exhibition on the life of Gandhiji. Gandhiji stayed here from 1934.