The Iran crisis seems to be directly impacting India.
Nemish Hemant, New Delhi. Civil war-like situation prevails in Iran. There has been a decline in protests against the government, but the situation remains tense, due to which internet and phone services are still down. Due to this, Dheeraj Sindhwani, a wholesale businessman of Khari Baoli who imports dry fruits like pistachio, aloo bukhara and mamra from Iran, is worried.
He says that the supply of dry fruits has been affected due to the movement in Iran for more than a year. There is difficulty in completing orders due to non-arrival of products on time. They are trying to contact Iran, but are not able to.
Pistachios along with Iranian dates are quite popular in Delhi. Pistachios are being supplied from Iran's rival America, but due to this its price has almost doubled. Till the year 2024, pistachios were available in Khari Baoli at Rs 800 to Rs 1,100 per kg. Now it has reached Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,800.
Sherwani is quite popular with other apparels.
At the same time, Chandni Chowk's lehenga, sherwani and other garments are quite popular in Iran, the export of which is also hampered. According to Shri Bhagwan Bansal, General Secretary of Delhi Hindustani Mercantile Association, the dues of many exporters are also stuck, which is a matter of concern. Also, there is uncertainty in the export of finished goods due to instability there.
According to the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), Delhi's major wholesale markets have very old and close business relations with Iran. CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal says that if the crisis in Iran continues for a long time, Delhi's business worth about Rs 4,000 crore will be affected. According to him, at present business activities in both are at minimum level.
Export of auto parts also to Iran
Medicines and medical equipment from Bhagirath Palace in Chandni Chowk and auto parts from Kashmiri Gate Market are also exported to Iran. Whereas, in the jewelery market like Dariba and Kucha Mahajani, other precious stones including hakeek and turquoise come from Iran. Similarly, the chemicals in Tilak Bazaar also come from there. According to Brijesh Goyal, Iran imports around Rs 3,000 crore and exports worth Rs 4,500 crore every year from the markets of Old Delhi.
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