Diu's economy is highly localized, differing significantly from major metropolitan hubs.
* **Tourism & Hospitality**: The economic backbone of the island. Businesses range from luxury beach resorts to budget guesthouses, tour operators, and vehicle rental shops. * **Fishing**: A traditional and crucial industry. The coastal waters support a large fishing fleet, and seafood export (particularly to the mainland) is a major economic driver. * **Salt Production**: Salt panning is a traditional industry visible in the shallow tidal areas. * **Local Commerce**: The main Diu Town market acts as the commercial hub for daily necessities, handicrafts, and local textiles.
_Corporate HQs and large-scale manufacturing are largely absent, preserving the island's serene, small-town atmosphere._
