š¹š· Turkish Apples & Marbles Out! š®š³ Traders Say "No Thanks" to Ankara's Pak Love š„
- MediaFx
- 3 hours ago
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TL;DRĀ š§¾
India's traders are giving a big "NO" to Turkish goods like apples and marble after Turkey backed Pakistan in recent tensions.Ā From Udaipur to Pune, businesses are dropping Turkish imports, and even tourism to Turkey and Azerbaijan is taking a hit.Ā This boycott is a strong message: national pride over profits.
š Apples & Marbles? Nah, We're Good!
In cities like Udaipur and Pune, traders are ditching Turkish products.Ā Udaipur's marble businesses, which used to import a lot from Turkey, are now saying "enough is enough."Ā They're calling for a complete stop to Turkish marble imports, which used to be worth over ā¹2,500 crore annually.
Fruit markets aren't far behind.Ā Turkish apples are being replaced by ones from Iran, Washington, New Zealand, and our very own Himachal and Uttarakhand.
āļø Travel Plans? Cancelled!
Indian tourists are rethinking their trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan.Ā Travel agency MakeMyTrip reported a 60% drop in new bookings and a 250% spike in cancellations for these countries.
Billionaire Harsh Goenka even suggested that by not traveling to these countries, Indians could cause a ā¹4,000 crore dent in their economies.
š Why the Boycott?
Turkey's support for Pakistan, especially after the Pahalgam terror attack and India's Operation Sindoor, didn't sit well with many in India.Ā Reports suggest Turkish drones were used against India, adding fuel to the fire.
š§ MediaFx's Take
While national pride is important, we must also consider the impact on workers and small businesses.Ā Boycotts can hurt local economies and livelihoods.Ā It's essential to find a balance between standing up for our country and supporting our communities.
