Stepping up his ‘vocal for local’ call, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to purchase ‘Made in India’ products. He complimented the relentless spirit of entrepreneurs that plays a crucial role in India’s progress. Ahead of Diwali, Modi emphasized the significance of the hard work of 140 crore Indians. The ‘vocal for local’ movement aims to promote Indian goods and support small and medium enterprises. This campaign is an effort to challenge the dominance of Chinese products in the market. The Confederation of All India Traders, representing a powerful traders’ lobby, expects a trade of approximately Rs 50,000 crore on ‘Dhanteras’, indicating a growing preference for Indian goods over Chinese ones.