Your friend can surely ship material from here to India for his new home but in the end it will prove very expensive for him. It would also involve a lot of footwork. Possibly, those who have advised your friend are unaware of the costs involved. I am sure that India does produce quality items which can be had easily from the local market. Of course, having the house fitted with "imported" items would definitely make his friends and relatives comment "saalay ke pass bahut faalto paisa hai!"