Co-optex fixes Rs 120 lakh festival target in Nilgiris
Last year, Co-optex in the Nilgiris registered sales to the tune of Rs 101 lakh, during the festival season.
OOTY: While the Deepavali-related special discount sale has got underway at Co-optex here on Wednesday, Rs 120 lakhs has been fixed as the Deepavali sales target for Co-optex in Nilgiris this Deepavali, as it did last year.
Collector of the Nilgiris, J. Innocent Divya, inaugurating the special rebate Deepavali sale at the Co-optex here, said, “Last year, Co-optex in the Nilgiris registered sales to the tune of Rs 101 lakh, during the festival season. This year, sales target is fixed at Rs 120 lakh.”
The Collector asked hill residents to patronize Co-optex in a big way to boost its sales, as it will benefit thousands of handloom weavers across the state.
Regional manager, Co-optex, R. Sureshkumar, said, “For this Deepavali festival season, varieties of silk saris are on sales to meet the requirements of all sections of society. New designs and varieties in soft silk saris, high quality cotton saris, bedspreads, blankets, pillow covers, lungis, dhotis, towels, linen shirting, readymade shirts, superior quality cotton saris, home furnishings, quilts and host of other handloom items are also available.”