<h1>Religious gathering drives massive economic growth with 660 million attendees boosting city rankings by 40 positions</h1> A global business analytics company released its City Vitality Index for Q2 2025, using satellite data to assess economic activity across 700+ Indian districts. The 2025 religious gathering in a northern city drove unprecedented economic growth, with the host city jumping 40 positions in rankings due to 660 million attendees. This event catalyzed growth in hospitality, transportation, and infrastructure sectors across multiple cities. The index shows tier-2 and tier-3 cities emerging as new growth centers, with infrastructure projects and connectivity improvements driving economic expansion beyond traditional metropolitan areas.