Agriculture forms the backbone of the broader Karimganj district's economy, directly impacting the city's markets. The fertile floodplains of the Kushiyara River are highly conducive to paddy (rice) cultivation, which is the principal crop, often yielding multiple harvests per year (Ahu, Sali, and Boro).
Beyond rice, the region is known for extensive tea gardens situated on the higher 'tillas'. Other significant cash crops include areca nut (betel nut), rubber, and various fruits such as pineapples and jackfruit.
Fisheries play a crucial role in local agriculture and the daily diet, utilizing the abundant ponds, wetlands (beels), and river systems. Forestry and timber also contribute to the local agrarian economy, alongside an increasing interest in organic farming practices promoted by state agricultural initiatives.