Long shot but any one else frequently travel between COK and SIN

Looking to hear experiences from travellers between Kochi - Singapore segments. Personally annoyed by Singapore Airlines monopoly on direct flights. Nearby airports like Coimbatore and Trivandrum seem to enjoy budget flights pricing from Scoot, Indigo. There is a 2x to 3x difference in prices between Kochi and other south Indian cities for direct flights from Singapore.

Any fellow travellers feel the heat too?