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Green Fireworks Shortfall Leaves Buyers Disappointed, Licences Delayed
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 08:48 AM
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Buyers of green fireworks are frustrated as delayed licences have cut the sale window, and the products fail to deliver the expected loud explosions of traditional crackers.
Retailers across India report a sharp decline in sales of green fireworks, citing a backlog in licence approvals that has narrowed the period during which these products can be marketed.
The delay has forced traders to cut back on inventory, leaving consumers who expect the familiar booming sound of conventional crackers disappointed.
Industry analysts say that the green crackers, designed to reduce pollution, have struggled to meet demand due to regulatory bottlenecks and a lack of clear guidelines on their production.
Consumers continue to seek the traditional experience, and many retailers are now offering refunds or swapping green products for standard fireworks where possible.
The government has announced plans to streamline the licensing process, but buyers remain wary of the uncertain supply chain for eco‑friendly fireworks.
The delay has forced traders to cut back on inventory, leaving consumers who expect the familiar booming sound of conventional crackers disappointed.
Industry analysts say that the green crackers, designed to reduce pollution, have struggled to meet demand due to regulatory bottlenecks and a lack of clear guidelines on their production.
Consumers continue to seek the traditional experience, and many retailers are now offering refunds or swapping green products for standard fireworks where possible.
The government has announced plans to streamline the licensing process, but buyers remain wary of the uncertain supply chain for eco‑friendly fireworks.