Bengaluru Coconut Water Stall Sparks Online Debate Over Pricing
‘Peak Bengaluru’: Woman surprised as coconut water sold at ₹180 per litre
Hindustan Times
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A roadside coconut water stall in Bengaluru, India, is selling coconut water at ₹180 per litre, which has sparked an online debate about pricing practices. While some users find the price excessive compared to their hometowns, others note that selling by volume is not unique to Bengaluru.
- 01Coconut water sold at ₹180 per litre in Bengaluru has drawn online attention.
- 02Typically, coconut water is sold per coconut in India, making this pricing format unusual.
- 03Some users compared prices, noting they can buy coconut water for ₹50 in their hometowns.
- 04Others mentioned that selling by volume is also practiced in cities like Hyderabad.
- 05The vendor allows customers to bring their own bottles for filling.
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A roadside coconut water stall in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, has ignited discussions online after a woman named Ritu Joon shared a photo of the stall's pricing, which lists coconut water at ₹180 per litre. This pricing format is unusual in India, where coconut water is generally sold per coconut. Joon's post highlighted the stark contrast in prices, with many users commenting that they can purchase coconut water for as little as ₹50 in their hometowns. Reactions varied, with some expressing disbelief at the price while others noted that similar practices exist in cities like Hyderabad. Users also inquired about how the vendor measures the coconut water, to which Joon clarified that customers can bring their own one-litre bottles for filling. The incident reflects the unique pricing strategies found in urban areas like Bengaluru.
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This pricing debate highlights the cost of living in urban areas like Bengaluru and may influence consumer choices regarding local vendors.
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