### Businesses & Economy Bilaspur is the commercial and administrative powerhouse of Chhattisgarh, heavily driven by coal, railways, and agriculture.
* **Major Employers:** The city is the headquarters of **South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)** (a Mini Ratna subsidiary of Coal India) and the **South East Central Railway (SECR)** zone, both of which employ thousands of residents. * **Business Districts:** Vyapar Vihar is one of the largest commercial and wholesale hubs in the state, handling agricultural commodities, electronics, and textiles. * **Textiles:** The region is internationally renowned for **Kosa silk**. The handloom weaving industry, particularly in nearby Champa, is a major economic driver with extensive trading operations based in Bilaspur. * **Retail & Shopping:** Modern retail is centered around City Mall 36 and Rama Magneto Mall, while traditional markets like Sadar Bazar and Gole Bazar remain the beating heart of local commerce.