Kerala is the headquarters for several major Indian corporations, particularly in finance, retail, and gold.
* **Muthoot Finance & Manappuram Finance:** Two of India's largest gold loan companies. * **Federal Bank & South Indian Bank:** Major private sector commercial banks headquartered in the state. * **Kalyan Jewellers & Malabar Gold and Diamonds:** Global giants in jewelry retail. * **V-Guard Industries:** A premier manufacturer of electrical and home appliances. * **IBS Software:** A leading SaaS provider for the global aviation, travel, and hospitality industries.