Notable companies

While major corporate headquarters are generally located in nearby Puducherry city or Chennai, notable enterprises operating within Ariyankuppam include: * **Puducherry Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC):** Though headquartered centrally, its major operations at the Chunnambar Boat House form one of the largest economic drivers in the commune. * Various local seafood export and processing businesses operating near Veerampattinam. * Small-scale agricultural, handicraft, and weavers' cooperatives.