EXCEPTIONAL JEWELLERY SALES ILLUMINATE DHANTERAS AND DIWALI CELEBRATIONS, INDUSTRY WITNESSED AROUND 25 TO 30% SALES GROWTH

13th November 2023

GJC is proud to announce positive sales during festive season of Dhanteras and Diwali. The glittering festivities were complemented by India Jewellery Shopping Festival (IJSF), scheduled from 15^th October to 22^nd November 2023 has captivated the hearts of the customers and enhanced the joy of the celebrations

This year’s sales surge is a testament to the timeless allure of innovation, crafted with precision and passion. This year also saw a spike in young customers footfalls are up by 45% to 60%, driving major sales in Diamond and Platinum based jewellery. The Gold imports in September stood at around 80 tonnes gross this year, while silver at 500 tonnes.

Mr. Saiyam Mehra, Chairman GJC, Said, “The Dhanteras was very auspicious for the Gems & Jewellery Industry. Sales of approx. 25 tonnes of Gold was witnessed with an estimated revenue of Rs 25,000 crores, which includes silver coins, jewellery and artifacts, Labgrown diamonds, Gemstones etc. GJC’s initiative India Jewellery Shopping Festival (IJSF) has also helped in generating higher demand at the retail counters this year. This also shows India’s undying love of gold and with such good response, we as an industry are confident to play a bigger role in development of the nation.”

Mr. Rajesh Rokde, Vice Chairman, GJC Said, “The Dhanteras and Diwali has bought back the confidence amongst the jewellers. The gold prices have also helped in generating the demand and overall, we have witnessed 25% to 30% increase in sales as compared to last year. GJC’s India Jewellery Shopping Festival (IJSF) has encouraged positive business for retailers and even the end customers are excited to win prizes, which are worth crores of rupees. The outlook of upcoming wedding season looks promising, and we are confident that jewellers will take good benefit from it.”

About GJC:

All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) represents lakhs of jewellers comprising manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, laboratories, gemologists, designers and allied services to the domestic industry. The Council functions with the objective to address the industry, its functioning, and its cause with a 360° approach to promote and progress its growth, while protecting the industry’s interests. GJC, since the last 18 years, has been serving as a bridge between the government and the trade by undertaking various initiatives on behalf of and for the industry.