US Returnee Questions ‘Massive Product Quality Difference’ Between India And West- Viral Video | Viral

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The ‘high quality’ products that you buy here in India are not exactly the best and are rather bare minimum in the West, as per this man who returned to India four years ago. Taking to Reddit, the man shared how he lived in the US for 8 years, and returned home almost half a decade ago. However, once he came back, he realised the frustrating difference between the quality of products and services that are offered in the West and in India. From the most basic things like garbage bags to even expensive cars and other vehicles, the man flagged the quality difference. The Redditor then stated that Indian markets are ‘not building products to last’. Times now could not confirm the details and the authenticity of the post.

Most netizens agreed with the man, while some pointed out how India has always been a market for ‘low-quality products’.

Times Now could not confirm the authenticity of the post.

“Why is there such a massive quality difference in products between the West and India?” the post read.

“After living in the US for eight years and moving back to India four years ago, the massive difference in product quality I see in everyday life is impossible to ignore and it bothers me.

The contrast is everywhere. It’s in the most basic things, like garbage bags that are flimsy and tear too easily, and in expensive, branded clothes that don’t hold up after a few washes. We have supermarkets like D-Mart and Reliance, but they are nowhere near the quality or selection of a Walmart – a store considered to be for the poor in the West – let alone a Target or Dillons.

The difference is more frustrating with major purchases. Take cars, for example. The vehicles sold as premium here, with luxury car-level GST, are actually quite affordable in the US. And even then, they still can’t match the quality of their American counterparts in the same segment. Electronics, such as TV or its accessories don’t last long,” the post further read.

“In summary, you may buy premium products in India, but you won’t get the quality of the standard product in the West. I think this an issue of planned obsolescence, where things are simply not built to last. I know companies have different manufacturing standards for various markets. We often joke that Chinese products don’t last, but I’ve heard that’s because they produce low-quality goods specifically for certain markets, while making high-quality products for the West. I’ve also heard people suggest that brands sell their lower-tier or “rejected” products from West in India, which is a frustrating thought. This makes me wonder: Why don’t startups focus on such a gap in the market? This is a huge opportunity for anyone with capital,” the post concluded.

The post was shared on Reddit, by the handle ‘HuntingNumbers’. The post was shared a day ago and pulled almost 1K views from people.

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Man’s viral post goes viral. Image Source: ‘HuntingNumbers’/ Reddit

“If you think US quality is good, imagine how I feel when comparing Indian goods with European ones (which are usually much better made than American ones),” a user said. “I bought a Bombay dying bedsheet in the USA and wanted the same in India, to my surprise they said they don’t have the same quality as these are exported,” wrote the second person.

“Even with the same brands. KitKat manufactured in India is so shi*ty compared to the one in UAE. Try the KitKat chunky which is imported and you will see the difference,” commented another person.

“In food items FSSAI’s guidelines are less stringent than FDA’s. For example, the European FDA has banned synthetic antioxidants like TBHQ in edible oils due to health risks, while India continues to allow their use,” wrote another.

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