Condoms, contraceptives scarcity across Gujarat on Navratri

  • | Friday | 22nd September, 2017

Condom and contraceptive sales rise around Navratri, according to the estimates of the Gujarat State Federation of Chemists and Druggists Association (GSFCDA). This year too, sales are up by some 35%.

Since past few years, there has been a steep sale of condoms and other contraceptives across Gujarat during Navratri. Condom and contraceptive sales rise around Navratri, according to the estimates of the Gujarat State Federation of Chemists and Druggists Association (GSFCDA). This year too, sales are up by some 35%.

This trend is really alarming. This year a ad featuring Sunny Leone in a condom advertisement has sparked off enough controversy which had catch line "This Navratri go play, but with love".

Conservative estimates by industry players indicate that the monthly turnover of condoms and contraceptives industry is upwards of Rs 2 crore, which gets a 30-35% boost during Navratri. This makes condom manufacturers among the biggest gainers in the season. Leveraging the demand, many of them ramp up branding efforts.


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