Black Diwali for China? Modi's exhortation and India-China tradePrime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to use 'Made in India' products during the festive season, highlighting the success of the ...
30 Sep, 2024, 02.23 PM IST
Indians prefer desi lights as Made-in-India outshine Chinese LEDs this DiwaliIndian-made decorative lights are gaining popularity over Chinese products this Diwali due to their durability and low maintenance. Reputed...
09 Nov, 2023, 01.13 PM IST
CAIT pegs Rs 50,000 cr losses to Chinese exporters this DiwaliCAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said a recent survey conducted by the body's research arm in 20 'distribution cities' showed that...
29 Oct, 2021, 04.21 PM IST
'Make in India' Diwali this year? Government mulls stricter curbs on Chinese goods amid tensionsChinese crackers already face such a ban under the Explosives Act on account of presence of certain chemicals that are hazardous to the env...
28 Aug, 2020, 05.34 PM IST
Chinese companies demand full advance payment for Diwali LED lightsAccording to industry estimates, India annually imports festive lights valued at over Rs 1,000 crore and gift items at Rs 3,500 crore, with...
23 Jul, 2020, 11.02 AM IST
Boycott of China goods: It isn't business as usual in Delhi's wholesale marketsTraders are trying to pander to what they feel are 'public sentiment' and have erased the 'Made in China' labels from various goods.
30 Oct, 2016, 09.36 AM IST
Social media calls to boycott Chinese products fail miserablyHighlighting the price price, a shopkeeper in a market in west Delhi said a fairy light made in China costs Rs 50 while a similar product f...
29 Oct, 2016, 11.40 AM IST
China warns of impact on India-bound investments from boycott"The exports to India accounted for only 2 per cent of China's total exports and India's boycott of Chinese goods will not have much impact...
27 Oct, 2016, 06.56 PM IST
Retailers demand for Chinese goods dips 45% on boycott callElectric bulbs, kitchen appliances, toys, electronic products, consumables, home decoration items, among others will have to bear the brunt.
25 Oct, 2016, 09.41 PM IST
After boycott call, Chinese goods sale dips up to 40 per centThe sale is no doubt down this time. Most of the customers are demanding Indian lights. The impact of the call to boycott Chinese products ...
22 Oct, 2016, 01.32 PM IST
Chinese goods sale to drop 30 per cent this Diwali, says CAITIt clarified that boycotting of Chinese products at this stage is not going to affect China since on every season, the goods are usually im...
16 Oct, 2016, 08.55 PM IST
Chinese boycott call hitting Diwali sales, say Old Delhi tradersChinese firms have gained a near-monopoly over many Diwali products such as small blinking lights, also called 'fairy lights', decorative i...
14 Oct, 2016, 01.18 PM IST
Chandni Chowk: Delhi's Mughal era heritage bazaar a favourite for festive shoppingThe hectic shopping spree at the different markets of Chandni Chowk starts more than a fortnight before Diwali.
19 Oct, 2014, 06.15 AM IST
Fireworks manufacturers wary of influx of Chinese crackersWith less than 10 days to go for Diwali, TN fireworks manufacturers are gearing up for festival with new varieties of crackers to compete a...
13 Oct, 2014, 12.33 PM IST
Swadeshi Jagran Manch urges Centre to pick up "Made by India" sloganSwadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) today demanded the Narendra Modi government at Centre to pick up a slogan "Made by India" for indigenous produc...
12 Oct, 2014, 10.25 PM IST
Idols and lamps from China a hit among Indian shoppers this DiwaliBe it the traditional diyas or fancy lights or idols of god and goddesses, the red dragon has dished out everything this Diwali.
11 Nov, 2012, 01.59 PM IST
- High prices dampen Diwali sales
A day ahead of Diwali, considered to be the biggest money-spinner for Indian traders, the cash counters are not ticking in line with expect...
09 Nov, 2007, 12.37 AM IST