Kakkanad is a region in Kochi, Kerala, located 7 km (4.3 mi) east of the city centre.

Kakkanad is a region of great economic importance within the larger Kochi metropolis.

The international submarine cable systems landing in Kochi has their nodes installed in Kakkanad.

The press is the biggest multicolor offset printing unit in Kerala Government Sector.

Prasar Bharati, the corporation controlling the public broadcast, has a marketing division at Kakkanad.

Red FM Regional office is also at Kakkanad on Seaport – Airport Road, near Infopark express way.