Green Crackers Fail to Win Over Diwali Buyers
Traders say delayed licences have cut the time they have to sell fireworks this festival season. Confusion over green crackers continues, as buyers still expect the loud bangs of conventional fireworks. Shops are left with a shorter window to sell and customers are unsure what to expect from the newer option.
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Context: Green crackers are a quieter, less polluting alternative to conventional fireworks, which India has promoted in recent years. Diwali is closely linked to loud crackers, and many traders earn most of their yearly sales in this short season.
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