Sivakasi fireworks industry upbeat as Supreme Court permits manufacture of joined green crackers
The Supreme Court has lifted the 2018 ban on joined green crackers, allowing their production to resume. These crackers, which accounted for roughly one‑fifth of India’s fireworks output, were previously prohibited over pollution concerns. Manufacturers in Sivakasi welcomed the decision, describing the sector’s outlook as positive following the court’s permission. Joined crackers formed at least 20% of fireworks production, and industry expects a rebound sales.