The local economy is predominantly driven by agriculture, local retail, and small-scale handloom industries. There are no large-scale industrial zones, but the city acts as the primary commercial hub for the southern hill districts of Manipur.
* **Tedim Road**: The main commercial artery of the city, lined with shops, banks, pharmacies, and small businesses. * **New Bazaar and Zenhang Bazaar**: The busiest commercial markets in the city, where locals trade agricultural produce, textiles, garments, and daily necessities. * **Handloom and Handicrafts**: Weaving is a significant cottage industry, with many local women organized into cooperatives producing traditional tribal shawls, bags, and garments.
