Businesses

Kottayam is famously known as the land of 'Letters, Lakes, and Latex.' It is the heartland of India's natural rubber trade, hosting the headquarters of the **Rubber Board of India**. The district is a massive hub for publishing and print media. Business districts center around **K.K. Road** and **Shastri Road**, bustling with retail, textiles, and local enterprises. Agriculture, spices, and plantation crops remain significant economic drivers alongside a growing service and tourism sector.