Jew Town traders stare at huge losses

Kochi | Friday | 27th March, 2020

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Anu Kuruvilla ByExpress News ServiceKOCHI: The past few years have not been good for the Jew Town at Mattanchery. “Things have not been working for the traders of Jew Town for quite some time. Sunny L Malayil, president, Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, said it is expected that areas such as Jew Town, spice trade and the boat service have incurred huge losses due to Covid-19. “We estimate that the Jew Town would suffer losses to the tune of Rs 100 crore,” he said. “Jew Town will not be able to recover from the financial hit even six months after the Covid-19 pandemic is contained,” said Junaid..