Kerala's economy is primarily driven by the service sector, agriculture, tourism, and substantial remittances from the global Malayali diaspora (particularly in the Middle East).
**Key Business Hubs:** * **Technopark (Thiruvananthapuram):** One of India's largest IT parks, hosting hundreds of multinational tech firms and startups. * **Infopark (Kochi):** A rapidly expanding IT and commercial campus. * **Willingdon Island & Vallarpadam (Kochi):** Centers for maritime trade, logistics, and port operations.
**Major Industries:** Agriculture remains vital, with Kerala being a leading producer of rubber, coir, spices (cardamom, pepper), tea, and coffee. The state also has a booming startup ecosystem, heavily supported by the government-run **Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM)**, which incubates tech, hardware, and sustainable enterprises.