Mexican here. Gifts are a must in mexican weddings, but I know nothing about Indian culture. As the actual wedding taking place in India, one must assume it'll be tied to Indian weddings protocol, so I would suggest you ask your friend about this.
but I don't think Mexicans are suddenly buying 30% more Chinese goods.
I'm afraid you're wrong with that. Mexico is buying more than ever directly from China retailers. Sales have skyrocketed since pandemic started. Chinese online retailers like Shein, AliExpress, and now Temu are mainly at the top of online retailers charts in Mexico.
Mexican here. Gifts are a must in mexican weddings, but I know nothing about Indian culture. As the actual wedding taking place in India, one must assume it'll be tied to Indian weddings protocol, so I would suggest you ask your friend about this.