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Made in China products take colour out of Make In India
Local manufacturers of Holi colours and sprinklers are facing huge losses ahead of the festival as Chinese-made alternatives are selling like hot cakes, an Assocham survey has revealed. The survey said Chinese products were more \"innovative\" and were cheaper by up to 55 per cent, due to which they were outselling the ones manufactured locally in states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
Lucknow: Local manufacturers of Holi colours and sprinklers are facing huge losses ahead of the festival as Chinese-made alternatives are selling like hot cakes, an Assocham survey has revealed. The survey said Chinese products were more "innovative" and were cheaper by up to 55 per cent, due to which they were outselling the ones manufactured locally in states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
"Invasion of innovative and fancy Chinese Holi toys and colours despite the central government's efforts to promote 'Make in India', is making survival difficult for small manufacturers, most of whom have been engaged in this business for decades and are now facing losses to the tune of a whopping 75 per cent as only about quarter of their products find favour with customers," said the survey conducted by Assocham Social Development Foundation.
"There is a price difference of over 55 per cent between Chinese Holi colours and sprinklers and those made by local manufacturers which is a primary reason for former's brisk business," Assocham secretary-general DS Rawat said. According to the survey carried out among over 250 manufacturers, suppliers and traders, a majority felt traditional 'pichkaris' have almost disappeared from markets due to minimal consumer interest,
while 'Made in China' Holi toys and colours were preferred by customers as they were much cheaper. Many respondents also rued rampant use of harsh skin-damaging chemicals like acids, alkalis, diesel, engine oil, glass powder and mica apart from cheap quality of plastic being used to manufacture low-cost water guns.
