Folks what are any good items we can get from India. Going there after 3-4 yrs gap. We have got most of generic stuff like utensils and other typical desi things over last decade. Wondering anything new or something which is have become cheaper in India. Also what are good places for shopping decorative show pieces in Mumbai or Pune. Any new good herbal products or food items. Electronics nick nacks.

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We usually get traditional bedsheets, decorative items, homemade masala, paranthas, Indian clothing and lots of ghee

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I always get those natural/patanjali medicines. Especially herbs medicine like tulsi, Brahmi and ashwgandha, stuff like that

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Mixie/grinder, if those are things you use in general. Chamcha toast maker! Don’t get electronics, compatibility might be an issue. Universal remotes perhaps?

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