Hit by the US-China tariff war, Chinese electronics component manufacturers are reducing prices by up to 5% as Indian companies negotiate new contracts. This could lead to 2-3% savings for Indian manufacturers of fridges, TVs, and smartphones, potentially lowering consumer prices. While India heavily relies on Chinese components, local production incentives and rising import duties are pushing for domestic manufacturing.
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