- overview
- strengths
- policies
- agencies
US$ 9.8bn worth of exports recorded during fiscal 2018-19.
Largest producer of rubber, coir, and coconut in India.
590km coastline has backed marine trade for +1,000 years.
Services contribute 64% of GSDP, tourism contributes 10%.
94% literacy rate in Kerala is the highest among Indian states.
US$ 139.94bn GSDP estimated for fiscal year 2020-21.
US$ 174.49mn FI inflow between October 2019 and September 2020.
Thiruvananthapuram
Cochin Port
A natural port on busy international sea routes is backed by 16 smaller ports.
SEZ
Cochin Port has been promoting major investments in sea trade based SEZs.
66%
of Kerala's export income comes from spices, fishery, cashews, coffee, and pickles.
Tourism
is a booming industry owing to beaches, backwaters, forest reserves, and hill stations.
874
power looms support a vast textile industry; 48 handicrafts cooperative societies.
500+
IT companies have their bases in Kerala that employ over 50,000 workers.
4
international airports (highest among Indian states) connect the world with Kerala
Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation
ksidc@vsnl.com
+91-471-2318922
KSIDC is the modal agency of the Government of Kerala for the promotion and development of medium and large scale units in the State.
Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board
info@kiifb.org
+91-471-2780900
KIIFB is a government owned financial institution in Kerala to mobilise funds for infrastructure development from outside the state revenue.
Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation
mail@kinfra.org
+91-471-2726585
KINFRA aims at bringing together all the suitable resources available in the state and developing infrastructure to promote industrial growth of the State.
Kerala Chamber of Commerce and Industry
info@keralachamber.in
+91-484-2380950; 2354885
