Faridabad (/fəˈriːdəbæd, -bɑːd/) is the most populous city in the Indian state of Haryana and a part of the National Capital Region of Delhi.[5] It is one of the major satellite cities of Delhi and is located 284 kilometres south of the state capital Chandigarh. The river Yamuna forms the eastern district boundary with Uttar Pradesh. The Government of India included it in the second list of Smart Cities Mission on 24 May 2016.[6] Faridabad has been described as the eighth fastest growing city in the world and the third in India by the City Mayors Foundation survey.[7] As per the 2001 Delhi Regional Plan, Faridabad is part of the Delhi Metropolitan Area (DMA).[8]

The newly developed residential and industrial part of Faridabad (Sec. 66 to 89) between the Agra Canal and the Yamuna River is commonly referred to as Greater Faridabad. The area is being developed as a self-sustained sub-city with wide roads, tall buildings, malls, educational institutions, and health and commercial centers. Sectors 66 to 74 are Industrial Sectors, while Sectors 75 to 89 are Residential Sectors.[9]

Faridabad is a major industrial hub of Haryana.[5] 50% of the income tax collected in Haryana is from Faridabad and Gurgaon.[10] Faridabad is famous for henna production from the agricultural sector, while tractors, motorcycles, switch gears, refrigerators, shoes, tyres and garments constitute its primary industrial products.