Industries

* **Information Technology (IT):** A rapidly growing sector anchored by major parks like Technopark in Thiruvananthapuram (one of India's largest IT parks) and Infopark in Kochi. * **Tourism & Hospitality:** A vital industry centered on eco-tourism, backwater houseboats, Ayurvedic wellness retreats, and heritage sites. * **Healthcare & Wellness:** Supported by a robust network of modern hospitals and traditional Ayurvedic centers, attracting significant medical tourism. * **Food Processing & Seafood:** Kerala is a leading exporter of marine products, processed spices, cashews, and coconut-based goods. * **Shipbuilding & Maritime:** Anchored by the Cochin Shipyard, which is India's largest shipbuilding and maintenance facility. * **Coir & Handlooms:** Traditional, labor-intensive industries that produce globally exported coir (coconut fiber) mats and traditional textiles. * **Petrochemicals & Refining:** Driven heavily by the BPCL Kochi Refinery, a major contributor to the state's industrial output.