The 45 largest manufacturers in Kerala (2026 list)

The companies listed are primarily manufacturing firms based in Kerala, with a strong presence in various industrial sectors. Many of these are large organizations, some established decades ago, employing thousands. For example, SFO Technologies delivers manufacturing and engineering solutions, HLL LIFECARE LIMITED specializes in medical products, and Malabar Group is a diversified business in retail and real estate. V-Guard operates in the electric and electronic goods industry, while Cochin Shipyard Limited builds and repairs vessels. Milma is a cooperative for milk processing and marketing.

There is a notable concentration of these large companies in and around Kochi, which serves as a significant industrial hub. While manufacturing is a common thread, the companies represent a diverse mix of sectors, from shipbuilding and electronics to food and beverage, and even luxury goods.

#	Company	Industry	Headquarters	Employees	Founded
1	SFO Technologies sfotechnologies.net Delivering quality services and products globally across diverse markets, offering manufacturing, engineering, software, and integration solutions in various technology fields	Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Kochi	5,290	1990
2	HLL LIFECARE LIMITED lifecarehll.com A healthcare company established in 1966, specializing in manufacturing medical products and providing healthcare consultancy services	Hospitals and Health Care	🇮🇳 Trivandrum	3,765	1966
3	Malabar Group malabargoldanddiamonds.com A diversified business conglomerate with a strong retail network in jewelry, real estate, luxury watches, electronics, entertainment, and social development initiatives globally	Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry	🇮🇳 Kozhikode	3,598	1993
4	V-Guard vguard.in A leading player in the Indian electric and electronic goods industry, with a focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction	Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Kochi	3,524	1977
5	Cochin Shipyard Limited cochinshipyard.in A leading Indian shipbuilding and repair company, capable of constructing large vessels and undertaking complex repair jobs for various industries worldwide	Shipbuilding	🇮🇳 Ernakulam	2,959	1995
6	Milma milma.co.in A co-operative organization procuring, processing, and marketing milk and milk-based products to achieve self-sufficiency in milk production	Dairy	🇮🇳 Thiruvananthapuram	1,635	1980
7	VKC Group, India vkcgroup.com Incorporating new polymer science technologies, the company innovates to produce long-lasting footwear with honest pricing, impacting the industry positively	Retail Apparel and Fashion	🇮🇳 Kozhikode	1,296	1984
8	PepsiCo - Varun Beverages Ltd varunpepsi.com Multinational company with diverse interests in beverages, food, dairy, healthcare, real estate, and education Owns popular brands like Pepsi, Pizza Hut, KFC, and more	Food and Beverage Services	🇮🇳 Kochi	1,169	n/a
9	BPCL Kochi Refinery bharatpetroleum.com A leading oil and gas refinery with a capacity of 310,000 barrels per day, operating as a unit of a Fortune 500 corporation	Oil and Gas	🇮🇳 Ernakulam	982	1966
10	KITEX GARMENTS LIMITED kitexgarments.com A prominent employer in Kerala, specializing in garment manufacturing with global connections, providing business opportunities to satellite companies in the state	Textile Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Kochi	887	1992
11	The Kerala Minerals & Metals Limited kmml.com Manufacturer of Titanium Dioxide Pigment through chloride technology, operating as the first integrated plant of its kind worldwide	Chemical Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Kollam	886	1984
12	COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED cochinshipyard.in Leading greenfield shipyard in India specializing in ship building and repairs for various vessels with a wide customer base nationwide and internationally	Shipbuilding	🇮🇳 Kochi	844	n/a
13	DLIFE Home Interiors dlifeinteriors.com A well-established, award-winning provider of customized contemporary home interiors, including modular kitchen, bedrooms, and living spaces with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction	Interior Design	🇮🇳 Kochi	766	2004
14	Eastern Condiments Pvt Ltd eastern.in A leading manufacturer and exporter of spices, masalas, rice powders, coffee, tea, and pickles with a global presence in multiple countries	Food and Beverage Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Idukki	748	n/a
15	SMEC Automation smec.in An EPC company specializing in marine and industrial sectors, offering turnkey solutions, customized products, and services across 5 continents for 20 years	Automation Machinery Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Kochi	730	2001
16	Plant Lipids Private Limited plantlipids.com Leading producer of spice oils, extracts, oleoresins, and natural food colors globally Specializing in essential oils and sterilized spices for flavor houses and food manufacturers	Food and Beverage Services	🇮🇳 Kochi	660	1979
17	Peekay Steel peekaysteel.com Leading manufacturer of steel castings serving industries like Oil and Gas, Power, Mining, and Engineering sectors with high-quality products and cutting-edge technology	Energy Technology	🇮🇳 Calicut	643	1991
18	Mane Kancor manekancor.com Global innovator in natural ingredient solutions, specializing in spice extraction, essential oils, antioxidants, colors, culinary ingredients, and organic products, maintaining high-quality standards	Food and Beverage Services	🇮🇳 Kalamassery	625	1969
19	Team Thai teamthai.in Kerala based enterprise manufacturing soaps, detergents, building materials, and food products while managing mining, logistics, and plantations to provide affordable high quality goods.	Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Kozhikode	572	1984
20	Dynamic Techno Medicals dynamictechnomedicals.com A leading Indian manufacturer of orthopedic appliances, surgical dressings, medical compression stockings, diabetic footwear, and more, exporting to 30+ countries with ISO and CE certifications	Medical Equipment Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Aluva	567	1980
21	DentCare dentcaredental.com A leading dental lab with a global presence, providing innovative products and maintaining international quality standards for over 30 years	Medical Equipment Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Muvattupuzha	504	1988
22	Symega Food Ingredients Ltd.symega.com A global food ingredients company, providing tailor-made solutions like flavors, colors, seasonings, and plant-based products for the food and beverage industry worldwide	Food and Beverage Services	🇮🇳 Ernakulam	501	2006
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23	Elite Foods Pvt. Ltd.elitefoods.co.in A diversified group in Food Processing, Retail, Solar Energy & Real Estate, with a large food division supplying quality products globally	Consumer Services	🇮🇳 Thrissur	479	n/a
24	Hailstone Innovations Pvt. Ltd hailstonein.com A leading machine manufacturer and EPC service provider for mining and aggregate industries, offering crushing, screening, washing, and conveying equipment globally	Machinery Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Palakkad	468	1995
25	Kerala Ayurveda Limited keralaayurveda.com A leading Ayurveda company with over 80 years of experience, offering holistic healing solutions, products, services, and wellness resorts globally	Wellness and Fitness Services	🇮🇳 Aluva	445	1945
26	Harrisons Malayalam Ltd harrisonsmalayalam.com A plantations company in South India, producing tea, rubber, ornamental plants, banana, pineapple, and vanilla crops, with a focus on tissue culture and exports	Food and Beverage Services	🇮🇳 Kochi	436	1844
27	Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala mercusuar.uzone.id An ancient charitable institution practicing and promoting Ayurveda, providing traditional medicines and therapies to patients worldwide since 1902	Pharmaceutical Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Kottakkal	416	1902
28	TERUMO PENPOL Private Limited terumopenpol.com A leading manufacturer of medical devices in the field of Blood Transfusion, focusing on quality, innovation, and corporate social responsibility	Medical Equipment Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Thiruvananthapuram	414	1983
29	AVT McCormick Ingredients (P) Ltd avtmccormick.com A longstanding joint venture specializing in providing high-quality spice ingredients and blends to global brands, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and employee empowerment	Food and Beverage Services	🇮🇳 Aluva	412	1994
30	KSB MIL Controls Limited ksb.com Specializing in manufacturing control valves for process industries globally, with a focus on power, oil, gas, petrochemical, and fertilizer sectors	Industrial Machinery Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Thrissur District	405	1984
31	WFB Baird & Company (India) Pvt. Ltd wfbbaird.com A leading linen manufacturing company with a century-long legacy, supplying high-quality Irish Linen to top designers and brands worldwide	Textile Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Kochi	404	1912
32	Arjuna Natural Pvt. Ltd arjunanatural.com An innovative organization specializing in nature-based extracts for health, tackling global challenges with science-based solutions, pioneering breakthrough products and processes	Biotechnology Research	🇮🇳 Alwaye	400	1989
33	Lazza IceCreams lazza.co.in A leading ice cream company in South India, founded in 1972, with multiple factories and overseas operations in The Middle East and Africa	Food and Beverage Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Kochi	398	1970
34	Vaidyaratnam vaidyaratnammooss.com A company dedicated to Ayurvedic healthcare with over 80 years of experience, promoting better health and wellbeing through the wisdom of Ayurveda	Pharmaceutical Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Thrissur	395	1941
35	Popees Baby Care popees.com A kidswear apparel brand specializing in designing, manufacturing, and marketing affordable, organic cotton clothing with a focus on quality and environmental impact	Retail Apparel and Fashion	🇮🇳 Malappuram	389	2005
36	Mantra A clothing brand specializing in hand-crafted textiles, offering ready-to-wear garments with standardized sizes and unique design aesthetics	Retail Apparel and Fashion	🇮🇳 Kochi	379	2003
37	Luker Electric Techologies Pvt Ltd lukerindia.com The company specializes in promoting Cree LED lighting technology through advanced fixtures and solutions, investing in the LED lighting revolution	Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Kochi	353	2014
38	FERTILISERS AND CHEMICALS TRAVANCORE LIMITED fact.co.in A fertiliser and chemical manufacturer with production units in Kerala, India, producing a range of products including ammonia, sulphuric acid, and fertilisers	Chemical Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Ernakulam	340	1943
39	KELTRON COMPONENT COMPLEX LTD keltroncomp.org Manufacturer of Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors, Resistors, and Crystals established in 1974 with the largest production capacity in India	Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Kannur	339	1974
40	Double Horse - Manjilas Food Tech Pvt Ltd.manjilas.com A food company founded in 1959, known for high-quality rice and a wide range of innovative food products for healthy eating	Food and Beverage Services	🇮🇳 Thrissur	326	1959
41	The Travancore Cochin Chemicals Ltd tcckerala.com A chemicals company based in Kochi, India, specializing in producing and supplying various chemical products for industrial and consumer applications	Chemical Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Kochi	319	n/a
42	Hindustan Organic Chemical Ltd hoclindia.com Government-owned manufacturer of basic chemicals in Mumbai, established in 1960 to reduce import dependence by producing Phenol, Acetone, and other organic chemicals	Chemical Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Kochi	316	1960
43	Western India Cashew Company Pvt. Ltd.wenders.com A family-owned company supplying cashew and almond ingredients to global manufacturers, while also exporting value-added cashews and selling consumer products Operating in Kerala and Tamil Nadu	Food and Beverage Services	🇮🇳 Kollam	186	1932
44	Instrumentation Limited, Palakkad ilpgt.com A leading valve manufacturer in India with over 49 years of experience, offering high-quality flow control equipment for various industrial sectors domestically and globally	Industrial Machinery Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Palakkad	182	1974
45	Dolphin Rubber Industries dolphinrubbermat.com A leading manufacturer based in Kottayam, South India, specializing in high quality rubber flooring products made from pure natural rubber for global demand	Manufacturing	🇮🇳 Kottayam	33	1995

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