Economy of Thrissur
| Currency | Indian Rupee (INR, ₹) |
|---|---|
| 1 April – 31 March | |
| Statistics | |
| GDP | $13.48 billion |
| GDP rank | 24th |
Main industries | Banking Gold and rolled gold manufacturing Retail Ayurvedic drug manufacturing |
All values, unless otherwise stated, are in US dollars. | |
The economy of Thrissur is centered on the City of Thrissur and extends across the larger Thrissur metropolitan area. Thrissur ranks 24th among most-populous urban agglomeration areas by gross domestic product (GDP), with a total GDP of ₹1,059.57 billion (US$13.48 billion) and an adjusted GDP (PPP) of US$51.31 billion. The city plays a significant role in Kerala’s economy, contributing 10.35% to the state’s GDP and 0.39% to India’s national GDP.
The city of Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala, is also a major commercial and business hub of South India. It is said to be the heartland of Kerala's business acumen and home to most every leading Malayali entrepreneurs. The city which is famous for Bullion, Banking and its Business acumen, is the darling of investors in Kerala. Thrissur is also referred as the Golden city of India. It manufactures 70% of plain gold jewellery in Kerala per day. According to a survey, Thrissur city has been placed on 7th among the ten cities in India to reside.
Thrissur is also one of the wealthiest cities in the Kerala state. With a strong economic backbone built on gold trade, banking, finance, real estate, and retail, the city is home to some of Kerala’s richest individuals and business groups.