Rather than multinational corporations, the business ecosystem is defined by cooperatives, trusts, and localized hospitality enterprises.
* **Central Tibetan Administration (CTA)**: While a government-in-exile rather than a company, it is the largest institutional employer in the town. * **Tibetan Handicraft Cooperatives**: Organizations that employ local artisans and refugees to produce and export traditional textiles and crafts. * **Lha Charitable Trust**: One of the largest Tibetan social work organizations, providing language classes, vocational training, and community services. * **Local Tour Agencies**: Companies like Summit Adventures and various trekking outfits serve as significant local employers in the outdoor tourism sector.