Nattupathayam a cooperative body which provides cheap and quality materials to small retailers so they do not have to depend on private sources has been in news because of its success story, reports Hindu.
The cooperative was founded by Kerala Merchants’ Association and Kerala Vyapar Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samiti. The organization also helps small businessmen with modest loans with minimum interest.
It buys all kinds of products and materials directly from neighboring states and executes all transactions without the help of middlemen.