Exports of gems and jewellery fall by 0.36% in FY ‘12

20 Apr 2012 Evaluate

The Indian gem and jewellery industry has witnessed a marginal decline of 0.36% in exports in FY ’12.  The dip has come due to a fall in the exports of diamonds. Gold jewellery has been the major driver of growth and has registered an increase of 30% in FY‘12.

As per Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the total gem and jewellery industry exports were recorded at $42839 million (INR 204823 crores) in FY 2011-12 as compared to $42995 million (INR 195735 crores) in April 2010 - March 2011. Though in dollar terms there is a marginal drop of 0.36%, the exports mark an increase of 4.6% in rupee value. The gem and jewellery sector accounted for 14% of India’s total merchandise exports in FY 2011-2012.

The decrease in the exports of diamonds has been because of a decline in the imports of Cut and Polished Diamonds (CPD) due to the 2% import duty levied on them by the government in mid-January, 2012. The increase in import duty was done with the aim of reducing the trade deficit. As a result imports of CPD fell by nearly 70% during the period of Jan-March. For FY’12 CPD witnessed a decline of 17.3%. It is expected that the total import of polished diamonds at in 2011-12 may eventually come down significantly in 2012-13. It is expected that the total import of polished diamonds at in 2011-12 may eventually come down significantly in 2012-13.

Rajiv Jain, Chairman, GJEPC has said, ‘We are happy that keeping with the government objective of reducing the trade deficit, imports of cut and polished diamonds have dipped post the introduction of 2% import duty. However an increase in import figures of rough diamonds indicates stable growth of trade at the manufacturing level and growth in exports.’

Gold jewellery remained the major driver of growth and saw an increase of 30% in FY’12.  Coloured gemstone exports witnessed an increase of 9.10% in FY’12. The GJEPC is making efforts to promote exports of gems and jewellery. It has planned a series of initiatives that will provide an impetus to trade and catapult the industry to newer heights. It has taken on the onus of improving skill sets for the Industry, and has established gem and jewellery sector specific council of India to achieve the same.

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