Afghanistan, April 28 -- The closure of the Atari-Wagah border has caused a 20% rise in dried fruit prices from Afghanistan in India.
Indian media reports indicate that the closure of the "Attari-Wagah" border crossing, due to recent tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad, has significantly impacted the dry fruit market in India.
Following the closure of the Attari-Wagah border, which is the main route for Afghanistan exports, particularly dry fruits to India, prices for dry fruits in Indian markets have surged by up to 20%. Economic Times has reported that India heavily relies on this land route to meet a major portion of its dry fruit and spice needs.
India imports around 90% of its dried figs and hing (asafoetida), 50% of its saffro...