Given international sanctions, Iran's corporate landscape is heavily domestic, dominated by state-linked entities and a self-reliant tech sector.
* **National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC):** The state-owned oil and gas giant, consistently ranking among the largest energy corporations in the world by reserves and production. * **Iran Khodro (IKCO) & SAIPA:** The two dominant automotive manufacturers in the Middle East, producing the vast majority of cars driven in Iran. * **MAPNA Group:** A massive conglomerate involved in the development and execution of thermal and renewable power plants, oil and gas, and railway transportation. * **Digikala:** Often referred to as the "Amazon of Iran," it is the largest e-commerce platform in the Middle East by market share. * **Snapp:** A super-app and ride-hailing company that dominates the local market in transportation, food delivery, and logistics. * **Mahan Air & Iran Air:** The country's primary commercial airlines, operating both domestic and international routes.
