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TikTok, Helo, SHAREit losing mojo in India after border clash with China

The bloody clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh last week has sparked a popular demand for the shunning of Chinese products, ranging from apps to mobile phones.

Power sector hopes for reforms at state level as Centre curbs imports

Given the federal structure in the power sector, most states float tenders different from the Centre and adopt separate selection criteria, mostly tilting towards low cost.

After Oppo factory protest, 'boycott China' call puts firms on high alert

Several right-wing groups, led by the Hindu Raksha Dal (HRD), are preparing to unleash more protest movements.

Chinese shipments await Customs clearance amid border standoff with India

Getting shipments from China may only get tougher going forward, industry fears.

Blocking Chinese funding will adversely impact Indian start-ups: GlobalData

GlobalData said Chinese investors have been making their presence felt in a big way in the Indian start-up ecosystem over the last few years.

DoT forms eight-member committee on BSNL's tender for 4G network

The move comes following BSNL's cancellation of its previous tender, after home-grown companies complained to the government that the terms of the tender were prepared in a way to keep them out

E-commerce players must mention product's nation of origin: SJM to Govt

Buying and promoting Chinese products and companies are not in national interest, and they should be boycotted, Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) co-convener Ashwani Mahajan said

Galwan Valley clash: Govt plans to cap China FPI investments at 5%

The sources said the proposal had already been discussed by the DEA and Sebi and is awaiting feedback from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

India has the ability to reduce dependence on China, cut deficit: Report

The trade deficit contraction estimate has been made for FY22, assuming for a fourth of the items in the 40 specified sectors being sourced locally, Acuite Ratings and Research said.

Best of BS Opinion: Galwan clash, India's stand on digital tax, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

'Take actions on trade with China on selective basis'

India imports about $70 billion worth of goods from China, mostly manufactured goods.

Blaming China? Blame those who keep us poor & weak

By blaming China, we give a free pass to our political leaders, who have kept us poor, weak, and stupid.

Bin the Chinese food debate

Food has the potential to draw out the knives for nationalist, regional, nutritional or mere family hospitality reasons

As call to boycott Chinese goods grows, shopkeepers say make in India first

Association of school principals called for boycott of Chinese goods in light of continuing tension