smog lifts, but companies' view of polluted delhi skies is dim - air purifier manufacturer

NEW DELHI (Reuters)-
When New Delhi suffered its worst smog in 17 years, the head of India's largest mobile payment company left by plane and thousands of professionals fled the pollution, this could cost capital and the broader economy a lot.
Vijay Shekhar Sharma, founder of PayTM payment start-
Leaving Mumbai last Sunday for a temporary stay in Mumbai, worried about the impact of dangerous dust, smoke and smog clouds hanging over Delhi in the winter.
"It is clear that Delhi will be tough, especially for young children," Sharma said in Mumbai . ".
"We are worried that it will cause long-termterm (health)problems.
"His company considered relocating from bases outside of Delhi, installing air purifiers, introducing plants and masks, and providing additional health assistance.
Telecom operators Cellular and other companies have allowed more employees to work from home and hired buses so that car traffic is reduced --
All expenses are borne by themselves.
Several companies thrive from the heavy smog that hung over the city earlier this month.
Sales of suppliers of masks and air purifiers have soared.
But others like automakers are on the line of fire for local and national politicians who want to reduce deadly smog, while property agents and travel operators complain about a slowdown in business.
With a population of about 17 million, Delhi is one of the fastest growing states in India.
Over the past two years, its $84 billion economy has grown at a rate of more than 8%, more than seven.
The national average is 4%.
At the same time, its air quality has deteriorated, even by the standards of the world's most polluted cities.
Things have improved by Friday, but the problem is perennial, especially this winter.
The company hasn't calculated the cost of a week's cough, splurge and tears, but Assocham, a local industry lobby, estimates that new investments of "billions of dollars" are under threat.
According to a study by the World Bank, Asia is third
The biggest economy lost eight.
Air pollution accounted for 5% of GDP in 2013.
Zhongliang LIANXING (JLL)
A global real estate service company serving large businesses said that as the cost of working in Delhi increases, some customers are rethinking Delhi as a base.
"This increases their operating costs as they are asked to spend more money to provide a healthy workplace for their employees," said Santosh Kumar, senior head of the company.
The image of Delhi is deteriorating more widely, which is a headache for tourism promoters and the government to touted the "Indian brand.
Some local tour operators said they had received requests from overseas partners to remap the itinerary of foreign tourists to avoid overnight stays in Delhi.
Business travelers say they cancel the trip.
"The ongoing tourist season has not yet started and could be hit the most," Assocham said . ".
Expats living in the Indian capital are also thinking twice.
Kumar of JLL said that more smog will allow foreigners to pack their bags, which is a blow to real estate and employment.
Lisa Akerman, a Swedish national living in a rich neighborhood in Delhi, said the authorities need to do much more than they do now.
Akerman and his family moved to the city two years ago and took steps to make sure there was clean air in the apartment for her two little daughters.
Still, the choking smog worries her about their health.
Earlier this week, she decided to take them out of the city for a while.
"The level of pollution is too big for the children," she said on a phone call in Goa camping with the children.
"While I like Delhi, its air quality will be the main consideration in determining whether we want to extend our stay.
The local government has taken steps to reduce traffic as the public is generally angry about the pollution that causes suffocation, breathing and breathing difficulties.
Diesel license is being revoked
For more than 15 years of electric vehicles, authorities are considering the restoration of "strange --
Even "the plan, under which cars can only travel in the city on different days, depends on their registration number.
These measures, and the risk that Indian courts will impose stricter rules on emissions, are a potential blow for foreign and domestic automakers, some of whom are demanding more clarity.
But not everyone is complaining about the smog.
Since the Hindu Diwali, sales of Japan's Daikin air purifiers have tripled, and its inventory is expected to continue until the end of the parade.
In order to meet the growing orders, Osaka-based air-
Air-conditioning manufacturers have increased shipments of factories in Thailand by 50%.
Nirvana India, which sells mask masks in South Asia, reported a surge in sales.
This time last year, it sold 300 to 400 pieces a week, but it has sold 5,000 pieces since Diwali at the end of October.
£ 8,000 per week, seeking emergency stock from Singapore, China and South Korea.
"Earlier, only foreigners, patients and government departments would buy these masks," said chief executive Jaidhar Gupta . ".
"Everyone is buying it now.