HUBBALLI: The price of smooth coconut is now Rs 30 to Rs 35 within the city. Though heavy rains lashed the city bringing a lot respite to voters from the sultry weather, prices of smooth coconut has remained at an all-time prime.
As mercury ranges are expanding day by day, persons are exploring some ways to overcome the heat. Tender coconuts come in useful for other people to stay cool in scorching summer season. Vendors are discovering it tricky to satisfy the growing demand. As a end result, price of smooth coconut has been expanding greatly.
According to sources, nearly 1,000 other people sell smooth coconut in Hubballi and Dharwad at the road side and from small retail outlets and vehicles. Daily, 10 a variety of smooth coconuts achieve the dual cities from Mandya, Maddur, Channarayapattana, Nanjangud, Davanagere and other areas. Each load incorporates 6,000 to 10,000 smooth coconuts.
Arif Bashir, a young coconut vendor on Gokul Road, stated demand greater previously one month. "The wholesale price has gone up from Rs 15 to 20 depending on the size and we sell it for Rs 25 to 30. I am selling nearly 200 tender coconuts a day. Earlier, I could sell 350-400 in the summer as prices were lower then," he stated.
"I jumped into business in the year 1992. Then the wholesale price of tender coconut was Rs 2.25 to 2.50. We used to sell each coconut for Rs 5 and but now the wholesale price gone up to Rs 15 to 20. If the summer heat continues, then the price can shoot up further," he added.
Madhu Kulkarni, a retired bank employee stated, "Since I was suffering from kidney stones 10 years back, I am consuming two tender coconuts every day. Day by day the price of tender coconut is increasing. I prefer tender coconuts from Davangere, which are sweeter than those from other places in Karnataka."
Ashok Patil, of Gokul Road stated, "It is very difficult for me to sustain in the summer heat. Based on doctor's advice I am consuming 2-3 tender coconuts every day to beat the heat instead of drinking soft drinks. But the increasing price is worrying."
As mercury ranges are expanding day by day, persons are exploring some ways to overcome the heat. Tender coconuts come in useful for other people to stay cool in scorching summer season. Vendors are discovering it tricky to satisfy the growing demand. As a end result, price of smooth coconut has been expanding greatly.
According to sources, nearly 1,000 other people sell smooth coconut in Hubballi and Dharwad at the road side and from small retail outlets and vehicles. Daily, 10 a variety of smooth coconuts achieve the dual cities from Mandya, Maddur, Channarayapattana, Nanjangud, Davanagere and other areas. Each load incorporates 6,000 to 10,000 smooth coconuts.
Arif Bashir, a young coconut vendor on Gokul Road, stated demand greater previously one month. "The wholesale price has gone up from Rs 15 to 20 depending on the size and we sell it for Rs 25 to 30. I am selling nearly 200 tender coconuts a day. Earlier, I could sell 350-400 in the summer as prices were lower then," he stated.
"I jumped into business in the year 1992. Then the wholesale price of tender coconut was Rs 2.25 to 2.50. We used to sell each coconut for Rs 5 and but now the wholesale price gone up to Rs 15 to 20. If the summer heat continues, then the price can shoot up further," he added.
Madhu Kulkarni, a retired bank employee stated, "Since I was suffering from kidney stones 10 years back, I am consuming two tender coconuts every day. Day by day the price of tender coconut is increasing. I prefer tender coconuts from Davangere, which are sweeter than those from other places in Karnataka."
Ashok Patil, of Gokul Road stated, "It is very difficult for me to sustain in the summer heat. Based on doctor's advice I am consuming 2-3 tender coconuts every day to beat the heat instead of drinking soft drinks. But the increasing price is worrying."
Summer heat drives up tender coconut prices
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May 27, 2018
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