Bangalore, known as the silicon capital of the India, has joined the global network of World Trade Center’s with the establishment of a World Trade Centre, a global hub for international business in the city.
A World Trade Centre is a symbol of International Trade Services like trade information, global networking with WTC clubs, exhibit facilities, consulting services, administrative support, export/import assistance, teleconferencing facilities, translation/interpretation, trade mission office service.
The WTC which is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2011 would be the property of Brigade Group.With this, Bangalore becomes the second city in India to have a WTC with the first being located in Mumbai and joins the global network of World Trade Centres currently located in 100 countries.
Some of its features are
- A non-stop dedicated elevator taking one to the 29th floor of Brigade Gateway's commercial development, claimed to be Bangalore's tallest structure.
- The helipad at the top of the building, which is 128 metre (430 ft) tall, affords a 360-degree unobstructed view of the city.