Kanpur is the main city of  Industrial and commericail activities in  the state. The ofiices of various  financial institutions and banks are also located in the city. The Reserve Bank of India has its office in Kanpur. The Registrar of companies has also its office in Kanpur. The UTI, IDBI and various insurance companies have their major offices in the city.

Apart from almost all nationalised/ private ltd. banks. The Standard Chartered Grindlays bank also has its branch in the city for the development of business.

Stock exchange is also situated in the Kanpur.

The Major trading areas are following.

1. Leather products 
2. Share market
3. Spices
4. Textiles
5. Fertilizers & chemicals
6. Hosiery
7. Soaps & detergents
8. Electrical goods
9. General merchant