<h1>LGBTQ+ Business Inclusion: Indian Cities Show Promising Steps Toward Workplace Diversity and Economic Opportunity</h1> Indian cities demonstrate moderate progress in LGBTQ+ inclusion according to the Open for Business City Ratings 2025. Major urban centers like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad received a 'C' rating, indicating partial openness for business. Despite national policy challenges, cities have advanced through state-level initiatives, judicial decisions, and corporate diversity programs. The report emphasizes that inclusive urban environments can attract talent, boost innovation, and provide strategic economic advantages, highlighting cities' potential to drive social change ahead of national government actions.