Short Business Profile of Tehran
Population: 16 million (metro)
GDP: ~45% of Iran's total economy
Key Commercial Districts
- Valiasr Street: Main commercial spine (retail, offices, cafes)
- Bazar-e Bozorg: Historic trade epicenter (carpets, spices, wholesale)
- North Tehran: Upscale hubs (Sam Center, Palladium Tower – fintech, luxury goods)
- West Tehran: Industrial zones (automotive, manufacturing)
Business Infrastructure
- IKA Airport: Imam Khomeini International (65km south; 90-min drive to center)
- Metro: 7 lines covering key areas ( 7-9 AM / 4-6 PM rush hours)
Leading Sectors
- Energy & Petrochemicals: HQs of NIOC & NIPC
- Automotive: SAIPA, Iran Khodro factories
- Tech: 1,200+ startups (Digikala = "Iranian Amazon")
- Finance: Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) – largest in MENA by listed companies.