Jewellery Industry Analysis
Jewellery Industry Analysis Introduction The Indian Gems and Jewellery Industry is the backbone of the economy by being one of the contributions towards the export-led growth of India. The industry has gained global popularity because of its talented craftsmen, its superior practices in cutting and polishing fine diamonds and precious stones, and its cost efficiencies. The two major segments of the industry are gold jewelry (which covers around 80% of the jewelry market) and diamonds. India is one of the world's largest manufacturers of cut and polished diamonds with an aggregate contribution of approx. 60% of the supply in terms of value and 80% in terms of volume. The industry contributes more than 14% of the total export in India and provides employment to 1.3 million . Despite the fact, the sector is highly unorganized, has tough competition from China, faces the currency and exchange rate problem, dominance from the U.S. market, and competition from the luxury goods, the out...