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Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Fruit traders in Maharashtra's Vashi halt apple imports from Turkey
The traders at the wholesale Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Maharashtra's Vashi have decided to stop importing apples from Turkey, citing the current diplomatic situation. The development comes in wake of Turkey's open support for Pakistan amid recent tensions between India and its neighbour. The APMC market receives hundreds of containers of high quality Turkish apples, the supplies of which begin from January and last till the middle of the year. Vijay Bhende, a fruit trader, said that they won't be doing business with a country opposed to India. 'India imported 11.76 lakh tonne of Turkish apples last year with the value being over ₹1,000 crore. We do a lot of business with Turkish apples in our market every year as Net Marketing Margin (MMR) is huge. They are very popular because of their sweetness. However, the recent attacks on India have changed the scenario. We cannot be doing business with a country that is opposed to India', Bhende said. Bhende added that traders have also collectively taken a decision to do the same. 'No more orders will be placed for imports. It will have a huge impact on Turkey and teach them a lesson', he said. Also Read: Pune traders boycott Turkish apples, kickstart 'Ban Turkey' movement amid Indo-Pak tensions Traders have instead, decided to import more apples from South Africa and Washington. However, a few traders said they will have to sell the Turkish apples as they had placed the orders earlier. 'Some of us have already paid for the imports of orders that had been placed earlier. We will have to take their deliveries and somehow sell them. Else, we will suffer huge losses', said another trader on condition of anonymity. With large consignments of Turkish apples already in the market, a trader said, 'The trend now is to sell the existing stock as South African apples to bypass the boycott and the general reluctance by the retailers to purchase Turkish apples.' However, he pointed that it won't work as regular retailers can identify Turkish apples which are sweeter than those from South Africa. 'Traders have even had to lower the price of the Turkish apples to match that of other imported apples to sell them along with them', the trader said.
Economic Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
China's Global Times X,TRT World, accounts briefly banned in India for pro-Pak content, now restored
Turkish news broadcaster, TRT World, and the account of Chinese state-run propaganda mouthpiece, Global Times, are accessible again in India. India briefly blocked both outlets over misinformation concerns amid recent India-Pakistan tensions, as observed on May 14. Users attempting to access these accounts received a notice saying the accounts were withheld following legal demands. The move followed reports of Pakistan using Turkish drones in attacks on India, sparking calls to boycott Turkish goods. Reportedly, Turkish-origin Asisguard Songar drones were used by Pakistan in attacks on India's civilian and military infrastructure. Turkey's open support for Pakistan also triggered a widespread 'Ban Turkey' campaign across India. The ban on TRT World's X account follows the suspension of the Chinese state-run propaganda mouthpiece Global Times' account in India. Show more 03:03 04:15 02:36 03:13 03:08 03:49 02:21 09:06 02:10 16:50 04:22 03:03 03:13 02:03 06:26 03:54 10:55 03:31 02:15 24:28 04:28 06:30 02:02 50:21 03:19 02:59 14:45 02:47 03:07 03:19 02:17 04:07 03:53 01:52
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
China's Global Times X,TRT World, accounts briefly banned in India for pro-Pak content, now restored
Turkish news broadcaster, TRT World, and the account of Chinese state-run propaganda mouthpiece, Global Times, are accessible again in India. India briefly blocked both outlets over misinformation concerns amid recent India-Pakistan tensions, as observed on May 14. Users attempting to access these accounts received a notice saying the accounts were withheld following legal demands. The move followed reports of Pakistan using Turkish drones in attacks on India, sparking calls to boycott Turkish goods. Reportedly, Turkish-origin Asisguard Songar drones were used by Pakistan in attacks on India's civilian and military infrastructure. Turkey's open support for Pakistan also triggered a widespread 'Ban Turkey' campaign across India. The ban on TRT World's X account follows the suspension of the Chinese state-run propaganda mouthpiece Global Times' account in India. Show more Show less
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Indians cancel trips to Turkey, Azerbaijan after countries back Pakistan: Report
Indians have cancelled travel plans for Turkey and Azerbaijan in massive numbers, according to online booking platform EaseMyTrip's co-founder Prashant Pitti. 'For Turkey, we have seen cancellations of about 22 per cent, and for Azerbaijan, it is above 30 per cent. Last year, 3.8 lakh people travelled to either Azerbaijan or Turkey from India,' Pitti told News18. Also Read: Pune traders boycott Turkish apples, kickstart 'Ban Turkey' movement amid Indo-Pak tensions The downturn in travel plans comes days after EaseMyTrip suspended all flight and hotel bookings for Turkey and Azerbaijan amid the country' support for Pakistan while India was engaged in conflict with the country. In addition to EaseMyTrip, Ixigo CEO Aloke Bajpai had also announced that the platform would suspend all flight and hotel bookings for Turkey, China and Azerbaijan. 'Enough is Enough! Blood and Bookings won't flow together," he said. Also Read: 'Starting to doubt...': Trump says Ukraine may not make deal with Putin in Turkey Prashant Pitti stated that if one were to consider a modest 60,000-70,000 rupees per passenger spent, it equates to somewhere around 2,500 to 3,000 crores, spent by Indians in these countries. 'Now, this money will probably come back to us in the form of these countries choosing to give their arsenals, their weaponry to Pakistan and hitting back on them, which is why it is important for us Indians to know where to spend our money," he said. Also Read: Ixigo CEO says 'enough is enough' as firm halts flight and hotel bookings to Turkey, Azerbaijan and China Several traders have also boycotted goods coming from Turkey and Azerbaijan. Turkey and Azerbaijan had issued statements after Operation Sindoor in support of Pakistan. Further, Turkish drones were also reportedly used by Pakistan's army to target India's military bases and civilian areas. Co-founder Nishant Pitti took to X on Saturday and said, 'Travel is a powerful tool. Let's not use it to empower those who don't stand with us. Last year: 287,000 Indians visited Turkey & 243,000 visited Azerbaijan Tourism drives their economies: Turkey: 12% of GDP | 10% of jobs Azerbaijan: 7.6% of GDP | 10% of jobs.' "When these nations openly support Pakistan, should we fuel their tourism and their economies? Every rupee we spend abroad is a vote. Let's spend it where our values are respected. Jai Hind," he added.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Pune traders boycott Turkish apples, kickstart 'Ban Turkey' movement amid Indo-Pak tensions
After the India-Pakistan tensions and Turkey's open support for Islamabad, a widespread "Ban Turkey" movement has emerged in many places across the country. In Maharashtra's Pune, traders took a decision to 'boycott Turkish apples', following which the fruit is reportedly not available in local markets. Citizens have also been urged to join the movement. In the city's fruit market, Turkish apples usually contribute to a seasonal turnover of ₹1,000-1,200 crores, according to a news agency ANI report. Traders assert that this move is not just a financial decision but a show of solidarity with the armed forces and the government. It was confirmed by Suyog Zende, an apple merchant at the APMC market in Pune, who revealed that there was a drastic decline in demand of Turkish apples. "We have decided to stop purchasing apples from Turkey and are instead opting for produce from Himachal, Uttarakhand, Iran, and other regions. This decision aligns with our patriotic duty and support for the nation," he told ANI on Tuesday. Meanwhile, another fruit trader pointed out a sharp drop of nearly 50 per cent in consumer demand for Turkish apples. "Customers are actively avoiding Turkish produce, reinforcing the ban at the retail level," he told ANI. The boycott has received support from local customers, with one resident saying, 'We have plenty of apple varieties to choose from, so why should we buy from a country that has sided against us? The government should also take steps to enhance security at sensitive locations, considering recent terror attacks.' With Turkey's stance drawing criticism from many quarters, the boycott of Turkish products, including apples, continues to gain traction, reflecting a broader sentiment of nationalism and economic resistance. As the movement grows, traders and consumers alike remain steadfast in their decision to reject Turkish goods in favour of alternatives.
