While that might be true, I still find it hard to source equipments and material from companies in India who often want "big orders" which an individual might not be able to afford.

I've been trying to source Silica Gel 1kg (orange colour changing beads in India) tried IndiaMart but either suppliers don't respond or respond with big order requirement or ask for too much information about your operation.

Back in time I was in US, and companies shipped small quantities or samples sometimes for free and same experience I had with Chinese sellers.

So lemme ask, why Indian manufacturers are so hard to deal with?