This town hosts the biggest market (Malayalam: ചന്ത ) of the locality which was founded by Velu Thampi Dalawa and now run by the Panchayat.
This market opens twice in a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
It attracts producers, consumers and businessmen from the nearby panchayats including Vaikom, Keezhoor and Kaduthuruthy.
In olden times the products from the Kottayam Division High Range were sent to Kochi- Alappuzha markets through this market.
Previously economy of this region was mainly concentrated on this market's activities.

Muvattupuzha river which passes through this region is an important factor for the economic activity of this region.
In earlier times, large barges, much like country boats, transported goods from Alapuzha to Thalayolaparambu through the intricate networks of waterways.
 Agriculture is the main occupation of the people here.

Currently construction Industry is a main contributor to the economy of this region.
River sand mining, manufacturing of cement bricks, clay bricks, concrete construction materials are all parts of this industry.
Previously Sand mining industry was a major job provider in the area.
New regulatory reforms in the industry has brought down the attractiveness of this industry.
The growth of construction material industry has resulted in the growth of logistics sector as well, with exponential increase in the trucks in the locality transporting construction materials to neighboring districts.

A small portion of the population is in Persian Gulf countries.
Remittances from them is also playing a big role in improving the economy.
The Panchayat is setting up a Bus Terminal cum shopping mall of 75000sq.ft.
of international standards in the heart of the town which will definitely explore new vistas of development.

Access to credit of the region has improved a lot from the past.
Currently 6 banks including Federal Bank, South Indian Bank, State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of India, North Malabar Gramin Bank, and Canara Bank have branches at Thalayolaparambu.
Canara Bank, South Indian Bank, State Bank of Travancore, and Federal Bank have its ATMs at Thalayolaparambu.
UAE Xchange, Manappuram Finance and Muthoot Group is also have its branches at Thalayolaparambu.
This town hosts the biggest market (Malayalam: ചന്ത ) of the locality which was founded by Velu Thampi Dalawa and now run by the Panchayat. This market opens twice in a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays. It attracts producers, consumers and businessmen from the nearby panchayats including Vaikom, Keezhoor and Kaduthuruthy. In olden times the products from the Kottayam Division High Range were sent to Kochi- Alappuzha markets through this market. Previously economy of this region was mainly concentrated on this market's activities.
Muvattupuzha river which passes through this region is an important factor for the economic activity of this region. In earlier times, large barges, much like country boats, transported goods from Alapuzha to Thalayolaparambu through the intricate networks of waterways.  Agriculture is the main occupation of the people here.
Currently construction Industry is a main contributor to the economy of this region. River sand mining, manufacturing of cement bricks, clay bricks, concrete construction materials are all parts of this industry. Previously Sand mining industry was a major job provider in the area. New regulatory reforms in the industry has brought down the attractiveness of this industry. The growth of construction material industry has resulted in the growth of logistics sector as well, with exponential increase in the trucks in the locality transporting construction materials to neighboring districts.
A small portion of the population is in Persian Gulf countries. Remittances from them is also playing a big role in improving the economy. The Panchayat is setting up a Bus Terminal cum shopping mall of 75000sq.ft. of international standards in the heart of the town which will definitely explore new vistas of development.
Access to credit of the region has improved a lot from the past. Currently 6 banks including Federal Bank, South Indian Bank, State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of India, North Malabar Gramin Bank, and Canara Bank have branches at Thalayolaparambu. Canara Bank, South Indian Bank, State Bank of Travancore, and Federal Bank have its ATMs at Thalayolaparambu. UAE Xchange, Manappuram Finance and Muthoot Group is also have its branches at Thalayolaparambu.
Thalayolaparambu