Ranchi Traders Report Surge in Demand for Local Diwali Products Amidst Chinese Market Competition

Ranchi’s Diwali markets are seeing a surge in demand for local products, with brands like Palash, featuring rural women’s handicrafts and edibles, flying off shelves. Despite the prevalence of cheaper Chinese lights, city traders and trade bodies are actively promoting Indian goods, including traditional diyas and green crackers, to support local artisans and manufacturers.