 The elected representative to the state Legislative Assembly from Kochi is K. J. Maxi, Ernakulam is Hibi Eden, Thripunithura is M. Swaraj, Thrikkakara is P. T. Thomas and Kalamassery is V. K. Ibrahim Kunju.Kochi is widely referred to as the financial and commercial capital of Kerala.Kochi was home to Cochin Stock Exchange, the only stock exchange in Kerala.