China conflict hits Indian production cos
A government-supported campaign to sever ties with Chinese companies leaves India's live events businesses with a pricey dilemma
News By IQ | 9 September 2020
Indian event businesses under pressure to boycott China are facing increased production costs for non-Chinese-made equipment.
Organisers of entertainment, corporate and other live events currently have a choice between buying event kit (sound, lighting, stages, trussing, etc.) at a higher cost from the US or Europe or continuing to purchase from a country widely regarded as public enemy no 1.
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A third option – manufacturing these products in India – would require government support for the industry in the form of…
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