So you have a job offer in Pune. Or maybe your company just announced a transfer. Or perhaps you have simply spent enough time watching friends talk about Pune's weather, food, and quality of life – and decided it is finally your turn. Whatever the reason, one thing is certain: Pune is no longer the quiet pensioners' paradise it was once nicknamed. With a population crossing 7.5 million in 2026, over 4,500 registered IT and ITeS firms, 500+ tech companies across its corridors, and a cost of living that still makes Mumbai and Bengaluru professionals raise an eyebrow in pleasant surprise, Pune has quietly become one of India's most liveable and most relocated-to cities. Whether you are a first-time mover or a seasoned relocator, here is everything.