Economics
Backlash Against Chinese Products Ramps Up in India
- Affiliates of Modi’s party pushing boycott of Chinese goods
- India struggling to compete with China’s manufacturing might
Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
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In Mohit Gogia’s stationery and gift store in Noida, near India’s capital, the only decorative lights for sale ahead of last month’s festival of lights were Chinese made.
"India-made lights cost twice as much," said Gogia, as shoppers snapped up supplies for the Diwali celebration. "Customers aren’t willing to pay that."