In a decisive move reflecting growing national sentiment, Indian traders announced on Friday a complete boycott of Türkiye and Azerbaijan, citing the two countries’ support for Pakistan during the recent military conflict with India.
Earlier today, business leaders from over 24 Indian states gathered in Delhi to take a final call on the issue. Following the meeting, BJP MP and Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said, “A collective decision has been taken… The reason is clear. Türkiye and Azerbaijan openly supported Pakistan against India.”
Khandelwal said no further imports or exports will take place with either country. Indian companies have also been urged not to shoot advertisements or films in Turkey and Azerbaijan. “If any company does so anymore, then we will boycott that company too,” he warned.
CAIT, which represents 80 million traders and over 40,000 trade associations across the country, said the boycott was effective immediately.
Earlier in the day, Delhi's Azadpur Mandi — Asia’s largest fruit and vegetable wholesale market — announced it would stop importing apples from Türkiye. “We’ve supported Turkish trade for years, but given the current scenario, we cannot continue,” said Meetha Ram Kriplani, chairman of Azadpur Fruit Mandi.
Traders across the capital also staged protests, calling for a complete ban on Turkish goods, citing “deep offence” to national sentiments.
Earlier today, business leaders from over 24 Indian states gathered in Delhi to take a final call on the issue. Following the meeting, BJP MP and Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said, “A collective decision has been taken… The reason is clear. Türkiye and Azerbaijan openly supported Pakistan against India.”
Khandelwal said no further imports or exports will take place with either country. Indian companies have also been urged not to shoot advertisements or films in Turkey and Azerbaijan. “If any company does so anymore, then we will boycott that company too,” he warned.
CAIT, which represents 80 million traders and over 40,000 trade associations across the country, said the boycott was effective immediately.
Earlier in the day, Delhi's Azadpur Mandi — Asia’s largest fruit and vegetable wholesale market — announced it would stop importing apples from Türkiye. “We’ve supported Turkish trade for years, but given the current scenario, we cannot continue,” said Meetha Ram Kriplani, chairman of Azadpur Fruit Mandi.
Traders across the capital also staged protests, calling for a complete ban on Turkish goods, citing “deep offence” to national sentiments.
