Industries

* **Retail & Trade:** A bustling local market trading in everything from daily consumer goods to textiles and electronics, serving the town and neighboring hill villages. * **Rubber Production & Processing:** A major center for the collection, smoking, and trading of natural rubber sourced from local plantations. * **Spices Trade:** Continuation of its historic role as a market for black pepper, cardamom, and other hill spices. * **Tourism & Hospitality:** Driven by its location on the primary route to the popular Vagamon hill station; includes transport services, eateries, and budget lodging. * **Construction & Real Estate:** Fueled by NRI remittances, leading to a steady demand for commercial complexes and luxury home construction.