Given its remote and mountainous terrain, Kullu is not a hub for large multinational corporations, but rather for cooperatives and state-run enterprises.
* **Bhuttico (Bhuntar Weavers Cooperative Society):** Founded in 1944, it is one of the largest and most successful handloom cooperatives in India, providing a sustainable livelihood for local artisans. * **HPMC (Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation):** Plays a major role in the local economy by processing and marketing the region's vast apple harvests. * **NHPC Limited:** Operates significant hydroelectric power projects in the district, such as the Parbati Hydroelectric Project, making it a major local employer.
