ahmedabad in a move that puts ahmedabad on the global itites map the city has made it to the list of top 31 cities identified globally by international consultancy firm kpmg as key emerging alternatives to existing itites hotspots the world overjaipur and nagpur are the only other indian cities to have made the cut in the global list that covers nations like china brazil malaysia mexico argentina russia poland mauritius and egyptthe report exploring global frontiers the new emerging destinations has lauded the proposed gujarat international finance teccity gift and moves to improve english language proficiencyaccording to kpmg the key drivers for ahmedabad to emerge as a favourable itites destination are its huge pool of qualified human resource especially with finance and accounting background leading educational institutes like iima and a 30 cost advantage over premier itbpo hubs like mumbai bangalore and ncr in terms of compensation levels and rentalscost of living is relatively low as compared to tieri cities cost of housing is 4070 cheaper as compared to cities like mumbai the report statesthe report said the city has a large talent pool with over 173 lakh students enrolled in commerce and arts streams 200607 to support the industry it also produces a large number of chartered accountants the city is home to renowned engineering and management institutescommenting on the report kpmg global partnerincharge it advisory egidio zarrella said though established locations may still be considered as epicentres of outsourcing entities are beginning to look at alternative locations due to favourable business environment access to a good supply of talent good quality of life and lower costs