Tradition. Purity. Community. Rathnam Chekku Oil.
A family legacy of 90+ years — from farm to your kitchen, with honesty in every drop.
Farming
From a farmer's wisdom to your kitchen table.
Our story begins with Mr. Rathnam, our grandfather — a passionate farmer with over 90 years of experience. He has always believed in cultivating crops naturally and sustainably. His wisdom and dedication to agriculture laid the foundation for our family's belief in honest work, respect for nature, and healthy living.
Rathnam Chekku Oil is a brand built on the values of tradition, purity, service, and community empowerment. Our oils are more than just cooking ingredients — they are the result of a family legacy, a mission to serve society, and a commitment to preserving traditional food practices.
From serving the nation to serving your family.
Continuing the family legacy is Mr. R. Ravi, an Ex-Army serviceman who served the Indian Army for 20 years. He proudly contributed during the Kargil war efforts, earning multiple medals and recognitions for his bravery and dedication.
After completing his military service, he chose to serve society in a new way — by providing pure and natural cooking oils to households everywhere. The same discipline and commitment that defined his army service now drives the quality of every bottle.
20 Years of Military Service
Dedicated two decades to the Indian Army, rising through the ranks with honour and commitment.
Kargil War Veteran
Proudly contributed during the Kargil war efforts, representing the highest values of national service.
Multiple Medals & Recognitions
Awarded multiple medals for bravery and dedication — the same discipline now poured into every drop of oil.
Beyond oil — building communities.
Our mission is to deliver pure, chemical-free, and traditionally made oils — but it goes much further than that.
Empowering Women
Providing meaningful employment opportunities to women in nearby villages, creating economic independence and dignity.
Supporting Farmers
Motivating farmers to grow groundnut, sesame, and coconut with direct sourcing at fair and honest prices — no middlemen.
Preserving Tradition
Protecting the traditional Chekku oil extraction method for future generations — keeping ancient wisdom alive in every bottle.
"We believe that a business should create positive change in society, and every bottle of our oil represents this commitment."
Pure Chekku Oil for every home.
Why Rathnam Chekku Oil?
100% Traditional Chekku Process
Extracted using authentic wooden Marachekku churners — no heat, no chemicals, full nutrition retained.
Directly from Tamil Nadu Farms
Seeds sourced directly from trusted local farmers — no middlemen, traceable from farm to your kitchen.
Zero Chemicals or Additives
Completely pure and unrefined. What you get is exactly what nature intended — nothing added, nothing removed.
Built on a Family Legacy
90+ years of farming tradition and 20 years of military discipline — every bottle carries our family's name and values.
When you choose Rathnam Oil, you are not just buying cooking oil. You are supporting a family that believes in doing things the right way — for your health, for our farmers, and for our community.
And that is a promise we stand behind.
From KV Kuppam to your kitchen.
As we grow online, our goal remains unchanged — to bring the same pure oil that served our local community to homes across Chennai, Bengaluru, and beyond.
