India recently carried out Operation Sindoor against Pakistan to stop terrorism. During this, Pakistan used drones to attack India, but India successfully stopped them. Some reports say these drones were given to Pakistan by Turkey.
After hearing this, many people in India, including traders and common citizens, started demanding to stop traveling to Turkey and to stop importing goods from there. If the Indian government decides to completely cut ties with Turkey, it could affect business between the two countries and cause prices of some products in India to go up.
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Here are some items that might become more expensive:
- Marble
India imports about 70% of its marble from Turkey. If imports stop, marble prices in India could rise. This will affect construction and home decoration work. - Apples
India buys around 1.29 lakh tons of apples from Turkey every year. Some traders have already stopped importing Turkish apples. If the government stops importing apples from Turkey, apple prices may increase in India. - Carpets
Turkey is known for its woolen and silk carpets. If these carpets stop coming from Turkey, they will become hard to find and more costly. - Decorative Items
Turkish decorative goods are famous for their beauty and quality. These items might become more expensive if imports stop. - Furniture
Turkish furniture, popular for its luxury design, is used a lot in hotels and restaurants. If the supply is affected, prices will rise. - Other Products
Other things like cherries, dried fruits, spices, herbal teas, traditional tiles, jewelry, fashion clothes, olive oil, and chocolates may also get more expensive.
Trade between India and Turkey has been steady in the past five years. From April 2024 to February 2025, India sold goods worth Rs 44,500 crore to Turkey, and in 2023-24, it was Rs 56,873 crore.
