Bangalore, long considered India’s tech and startup hub, is witnessing a growing exodus as residents increasingly seek relief in nearby tier-2 cities like Mysore. According to Sarthak Ahuja, an investment banker who recently shared insights on LinkedIn, the shift is being driven by the twin pressures of skyrocketing property prices and deteriorating urban infrastructure in the metro. Advertisement

“Traffic in Bangalore has become so unbearable that the city is now ranked the third worst globally for congestion,” Ahuja wrote. “On average, residents spend 134 hours every year stuck in traffic.” But congestion is only one of the push factors. Rising air pollution, water scarcity, and outdated civic infrastructure are making city life increasingly unsustainable. Meanwhile, real estate prices

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