Demand for crackers likely to go up this year
The Hindu
With a relaxed atmosphere for some time in the State given the decline in the daily COVID-19 tally, retailers in Rayalaseema are vying with each other to buy crackers from wholesalers in anticipation
With a relaxed atmosphere for some time in the State given the decline in the daily COVID-19 tally, retailers in Rayalaseema are vying with each other to buy crackers from wholesalers in anticipation of sales going up this year.
But, shortage of supply has come as a big disappointment for them. COVID-induced restrictions had stalled production of firecrackers at several units leaving little-to-no stocks with wholesalers. Some of them, who had leftover stocks from last year, are making most of the citation, said Mallikarjun, who was setting up a shop in Kurnool.
The retailers who had booked in advance will have some edge over the last-minute retailers. The number of stalls also might decrease on the ground, said Mallikarjun. The average price being quoted now was up by 30% compared to last year’s prices.
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