Faridabad is a massive economic engine for Haryana. Faridabad is also known as Industrial Capital of Haryana. Initially there were about 4-5 industries and over a period of time this area has grown phenomenally beyond the expectations of original planners. There are now about 15,000 small, medium and large industries in this complex providing direct and indirect employment to nearly half a million people and ranks 9th largest industrial estate in Asia.