Gangtok's economy is primarily driven by tourism, hospitality, government administration, and agriculture.
* **Commercial Hub:** Mahatma Gandhi Marg (MG Marg) serves as the primary business district, lined with retail shops, tour operators, and restaurants. * **Handicrafts & Handlooms:** The Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom promotes local artisans, generating significant commerce through traditional Tibetan carpets, thangka paintings, and wooden carvings. * **Major Employers:** The Government of Sikkim is the largest employer in the city. The hospitality sector (hotels, travel agencies) forms the backbone of the private sector. * **Agriculture & Organics:** As Sikkim is India's first fully organic state, businesses surrounding organic produce, tea (Temi Tea), and spices (large cardamom) have a strong administrative and retail presence in Gangtok.