Industries

* **Tea Production:** The backbone of the regional economy, with Dibrugarh acting as the processing, packaging, and commercial hub for surrounding estates. * **Petrochemicals & Energy:** While extraction occurs in nearby towns, Dibrugarh hosts administrative offices, logistics, and downstream industries, notably the Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL). * **Healthcare:** A major regional industry, driven by Assam Medical College and a rapidly expanding network of large private hospitals and nursing homes. * **Education:** Home to a major university and numerous colleges, creating a micro-economy of student housing, coaching centers, and retail. * **Tourism:** An emerging sector focused on tea tourism, river cruises on the Brahmaputra, and eco-tourism acting as a gateway to Arunachal Pradesh. * **Retail & Trade:** As the commercial center of Upper Assam, wholesale trade and retail distribution form a massive part of local commerce.