{"id":751,"date":"2026-04-15T11:40:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/?p=751"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:40:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:10:03","slug":"rising-costs-hit-indore-namkeen-industry-hard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/?p=751","title":{"rendered":"Rising Costs Hit Indore Namkeen Industry Hard"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:cec4753a-871e-4e74-829e-f602dd94f29e-22\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-46\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5d9c18c6-5c82-4141-8121-1f9218fbf800\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<div class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:cec4753a-871e-4e74-829e-f602dd94f29e-27\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-56\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b9d79645-8de0-4f60-afa5-af72f17b21fe\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"dg9ori\" data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"198\">Indore Namkeen Industry Faces Big Challenge<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"367\">Indore is in Madhya Pradesh. It is called the snack capital of India. People love its namkeen. Moreover, people buy it across India. It is also sold in many countries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"520\">However, the industry now faces two big problems. First, costs are rising fast. Second, exports are falling. Therefore, the industry is under pressure.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_752\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-752\" style=\"width: 448px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-752\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-2026-04-15T112749.374-300x178.png\" alt=\"Indore namkeen industry facing rising costs and export decline affecting snack production and small businesses\" width=\"458\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-2026-04-15T112749.374-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-2026-04-15T112749.374.png 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-752\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indore\u2019s famous namkeen industry faces crisis as rising costs and falling exports impact traders and small businesses.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"525\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"tmzyu7\" data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"565\">Rising Cost Makes Namkeen Expensive<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"705\">In recent months, costs have gone up. For example, gram flour, oil, spices, and packing cost more. As a result, making namkeen costs more.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"794\">Because of this, prices have increased. Traders say prices are up by \u20b920 to \u20b940 per kg.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"942\">However, this creates a problem. If prices go up, sales go down. But if prices stay low, profit goes down. Therefore, traders face a tough choice.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"947\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"dmbpbv\" data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"979\">Global Tension Hits Exports<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1120\">Exports are very important. However, global tension has caused problems. For example, issues between Iran, Israel, and the US affect trade.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1277\">As a result, export orders have dropped. In fact, they are almost half now. Moreover, supply to Gulf countries is very low. Therefore, traders face losses.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1355\">Earlier, orders came often. Now, demand is low. So, exporters feel pressure.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1p43hmg\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1391\">Daily Supply Gets Affected<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1523\">Indore sends about 100 tons of namkeen every day. It goes to many states in India. In addition, it goes to more than 80 countries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1604\">Because of this, many people get jobs. Also, the industry earns a lot of money.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1720\">However, exports are low now. As a result, production is slow. Therefore, small and medium businesses feel stress.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_753\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-753\" style=\"width: 463px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-753\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-2026-04-15T112921.465-300x177.png\" alt=\"Indore namkeen industry facing rising costs and export decline affecting snack production and small businesses\" width=\"473\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-2026-04-15T112921.465-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-2026-04-15T112921.465.png 751w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-753\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indore\u2019s famous namkeen industry faces crisis as rising costs and falling exports impact traders and small businesses.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1725\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1gip6xd\" data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1762\">Small Traders Face More Problems<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1846\">Small traders face the biggest problem. Rising cost and low orders hurt them more.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1936\">Big brands still manage. However, small traders struggle. Therefore, they feel pressure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2006\">Some traders may cut production. Others may stop work for some time.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2011\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1nyrk7o\" data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2036\">Hope from Government<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2089\">Traders now look to the government. They want help.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2219\">For example, they want lower tax on raw materials. In addition, they want support for exports. Therefore, better rules can help.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2325\">Moreover, traders now look for new markets. They also sell online. As a result, they try to reduce loss.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2330\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"8dtpi\" data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2345\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2422\">Right now, the industry faces a hard time. Costs are high. Exports are low.<a href=\"https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/?p=729\">https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/?p=729<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2530\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">However, there is hope. With the right steps, the industry can recover. 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It is called the snack capital of India. People love its namkeen. Moreover, people buy it across India. It is also sold in many countries. However, the industry now faces two big problems. First, costs are rising fast. Second, exports are falling. 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