The Kerala government has announced that Supplyco will sell up to 2 litres of coconut oil per ration card at a subsidised rate. Priced at ₹349 per litre (₹179 for 500 ml), the move comes as part of a broader initiative to curb rising living costs during the festive season. Non-subsidised variants will also be Read More…
Kannur: Bringing festive relief ahead of Onam, the Kerala government through Kerafed has announced a subsidised coconut oil scheme for BPL (Below Poverty Line) families, aiming to ease the burden of rising kitchen costs. Kerafed Chairman V. Chamunni confirmed that the move is awaiting final government approval, with subsidy rates to be announced soon. In Read More…
Kerala is staring at a festive season price shock as coconut oil—a kitchen staple in the state—may soar to ₹600 per litre by Onam. The surge is driven by a severe global copra shortage, which has sent fresh coconut prices skyrocketing from ₹35 to ₹85 per kg in just six months. With Supplyco, the state-run Read More…