Livestock worth Rs.1 crore sold at Pochampalli weekly market
Livestock worth Rs.1 crore were sold at the Pochampalli weekly market, spurred by the Aadi month festivities and local village celebrations.
A weekly market is held every Sunday in Pochampalli, Krishnagiri district. It is common to sell vegetables, groceries, as well as livestock such as goats, cattle, and poultry in large numbers here.
Due to the Aadi month birth and local festivals, traders and farmers gathered in large numbers at yesterday's market. Traders reported that while trade usually ranges between Rs.80 lakh to Rs.1 crore, and up to Rs.3 crore during festival seasons, yesterday's market saw a business turnover of Rs.1 crore.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai