Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The rising tensions between India and Pakistan are now impacting the markets. Prices of food and other goods imported from Pakistan have significantly raised or doubled in India after Operation Sindoor.
For instance, Sendha Namak (rock salt), which used to cost ₹30 per kg, is now being sold for ₹50 to ₹60 per kg.
Similarly, the price of Paneer Ke Phool (a medicinal herb used to treat diabetes, insomnia, asthma, and urinary issues) has also gone up by ₹100. Chuara or Kharek (dry dates), which also got imported from Pakistan, have seen a ₹100 price increase.
According to wholesale traders of dry fruits and herbs, since Operation Sindoor, no new goods are arriving from Pakistan. Only the items already in stock are available, leading to a rise in prices.
CAIT boycotts Turkey
Meanwhile, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has decided to boycott products from Turkey as well due to Turkey’s support to Pakistan.
India imports several items from Turkey, such as marble, gold, apples, cement, limestone, and mineral oils. Prices of these items may rise in the near future. However, since many of them are also produced in India, a major price hike is not expected.
India imports rock salt, dry fruits, cement, stones, limestone, cotton, optical goods, Multani mitti (Fuller’s earth), leather products, copper, and sulfur from Pakistan. Except for rock salt, most of these items are also produced in India, which is why their prices have not gone up significantly.
