With the world in financial turmoil the Mumbai terrorists clearly wanted a 9/11 style attack

With the world in financial turmoil the Mumbai terrorists wanted a 9/11 style attack in India to shock and destabilize the world.

Moment, method, style and timing point to a deliberate attack to create an 'Indian 9/11'.
The terrorist were very well prepared and trained, had set their targets, and knew the layouts of their targetted locations.
Attackers were motivated and their logistics were all set to a determination for a days long seige and struggle.
They must have had inside information and outside help (unproven).
The attack on the Jewish Center and the taking of Westerners as hostages implicates they wanted to reach 'a maximal effect'. Britsh-born Pakistans were among the attackers.
Atmost two hundred people killed and at least 300 wounded, 17 Indian Police men among the victims. The count for victims is still going on.

International / Asia Pacific (New York Times Permalink)
Mumbai Terrorist Siege Over, India Says
By SOMINI SENGUPTA and KEITH BRADSHER - Published: November 29, 2008
Indian commandos took control of the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower in Mumbai after a lengthy assault, the head of the commando unit said in a news conference.