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India Boycotts Turkish Goods and Deals Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions

India Boycotts Turkish Goods and Deals Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions

New Delhi, May 16, 2025 – A sweeping wave of boycotts targeting Turkish goods, services, and institutional ties has taken hold across India in response to Turkey’s open support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The nationwide sentiment has triggered reactions from traders, airlines, educational institutions, and even government-linked defense projects.Fruit traders in Alwar, Nagpur, and Pune have removed Turkish apples from their markets, choosing to stock domestic alternatives as a show of solidarity. The message, they say, is clear—India comes first. Similarly, marble importers in Udaipur have decided to stop procuring Turkish marble, a sector worth nearly ₹3,000 crore annually.The…
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