From Rs 50,000 pickle startup to national award: Kerala woman's spice success
Bindulekha S faced financial struggles after her garment business collapsed due to Covid-19. She borrowed Rs 50,000 and started making pickles, quickly gaining popularity and expanding her product range. Support from organizations helped her improve food-processing techniques and marketing strategies. Bindulekha's venture, Shri Krishna Pickles, now includes several women and a roadside eatery.…
Bindulekha S, a woman from Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala, transformed her life by starting a pickle business after a failed garment unit. After being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, she approached Kudumbashree, a women-led community network, for a loan of Rs 50,000. Using the money, she began making homemade pickles using mustard oil.
Her unique mango pickle gained popularity, leading to demand in neighboring regions and exhibitions. Bindulekha then expanded her product line to include masalas and other food products. She faced challenges like spoilage and marketing, but received training and support from various organizations, including Kudumbashree and the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode.
Her venture, Shri Krishna Pickles and Food Products, has now earned a national award at the 2026 National Saras Mela, showcasing her diverse range of natural food products.
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