I work on the theory that a bat is bought to score runs,
Runs are scored by hitting the ball, more runs are scored by hitting the ball further,
To hit the ball further you need to have a bat that feels right and performs as good as possible,
The acts that make the bat perform are pressing, handle quality, handle fit and shape.
The pressing, handle quality and handle fitting are done far better here by a few firms (Not all) and shape can be altered with ease unlike stock shapes.
If this can be done for the same or less price then why buy Indian bats?
I can and will make you a bat for £150 that will outperform any Asian Bat you have, I could sell you the Malik if you want an incredible Asian bat....