Performance of CAPEX



Performance of CAPEX (2012-13 to 2023-24)

The performance data of CAPEX (Kerala State Cashew Workers Apex Industrial Co-operative Society) from 2012-13 to 2023-24 shows fluctuating trends in production and employment.

• The number of factories remained constant at 10 throughout the period.
• The number of workers gradually declined from 5,059 in 2012-13 to 3,797 in 2023-24.
• Total man-days of employment reduced from 13.4 lakh in 2012-13 to around 5.9 lakh in 2023-24, reflecting a steady decline in work availability.
• Turnover peaked at ₹8,686.84 lakh in 2017-18 but fluctuated afterward, with ₹5,386.91 lakh recorded in 2022-23.
• CAPEX faced continuous losses across the years, with the highest loss of ₹2,223.85 lakh in 2021-22. The audit for 2023-24 is still ongoing.

Overall, despite maintaining operational consistency, CAPEX has struggled with declining workforce participation and recurring financial losses, highlighting the need for modernization and policy support.