coconut business

Rooted in a quiet Goan village, Mulgao Verde blends science, sustainability, and community to rethink coconut as a nourishing superfood — while creating dignified livelihoods and inviting people to experience the journey from tree to oil.

From Purvina’s virgin coconut oil to Cancrie’s nanocarbon batteries, Indian entrepreneurs are blending tradition with innovation — transforming the versatile coconut into impactful products.

Homemaker and mother Sumila Jayaraj decided to become an entrepreneur years after her marriage. Today, she runs Greenaura, selling organic coconut-based products and clocking Rs 20 lakh in monthly revenue.

Founder of Chennai-based startup Global Green Coir, Anees Ahmed turns coconut husk into cocopeat and uses it to make coir pots, bricks, blocks and grow bags that are exported internationally.