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GEMS AND JEWELLERY

FDI in Indian Diamond Industry

The Gems and Jewellery sector plays a significant role in the Indian economy, contributing around 7% of the country’s GDP and 15% to India’s total merchandise exports. It also employs over 4.5 million workers and is expected to employ 8.23 million by 2022. One of the fastest-growing sectors, it is extremely export oriented and labour intensive.

India's gems and jewellery exports stood at US$ 18.49 billion in FY20P (till October’19, Provisional). During the same period, exports of cut and polished diamonds stood at US$ 12.24 billion, thereby contributing about 73.42 per cent of the total gems and jewellery exports in value terms. Exports of gold coins and medallions stood at US$ 617 million and silver jewellery exports stood at US$ 737.74 million between April-October 2019. The country is deemed to be the hub of the global jewellery market because of its low costs and availability of high-skilled labour. India is the world’s largest cutting and polishing centre for diamonds, with the cutting and polishing industry being well supported by government policies.

The Indian Government has permitted 100% FDI in Indian diamond industry or gems and jewellery sector under the automatic route.

4.5 mn

Employment generation
13 %

Share in India's commodity exports
16 %

industry CAGR(2014-19)
7 %

Contribution to GDP

1

Largest diamond processing centre in the world
2

2nd largest Foreign Exchange Earner (FEE) in the Indian economy
3

Biggest buyer of gold in the world

Gems and Jewellery industry contributes to about 16% to India’s total merchandise exports and has grown at a CAGR of over 14.8% over the last 50 years. The Gems and Jewellery industry in India is one of the largest in the world, contributing 29% to global jewellery consumption.
India has a significant Gems and Jewellery sector and is one of the largest in the world contributing 29 per cent to the global jewellery consumption. The sector is home to more than 300,000 gems and jewellery players. Its market size will grow by US$ 103.06 billion during 2019-2023.
The gems and jewellery market in India is home to more than 300,000 players, with the majority being small players. Its market size is about $75 bn as of 2017 and is expected to reach $100 bn by 2025
Gold demand in India rose to 523.93 tonnes between January - September 2018. India's gems and jewellery exports stood at US$ 28.52 billion between Apr 2018 –Feb 2019
Exports of gold coins and medallions stood at $686.51 mn and silver jewellery exports stood at $765.98 mn between April 2018 - February 2019
India is one of the largest exporters of gems and jewellery and the industry is considered to play a vital role in the Indian economy as it contributes a major chunk to the total foreign reserves of the country

Traditional Domestic Demand
Rise in gold demand during weddings and festivals like Diwali
Rising Income Levels
Rise in income levels is directly proportional to rise in gold demand
Growing Middle-Class Population
Population to reach 500 mn by 2025
Increasing Expenditure
India to become 3rd largest consumer economy by 2025
Growing Organized Retail Format
Indian retail market to reach $ 1 tn by 2020

Feb 03, 2020: Famous American luxury jewellery brand Tiffany & Co opened its first store in New Delhi spread across 2,600 sq ft
Nov 2018: The government proposes ‘Gold Policy’ to balance regulatory concerns with Ease of Doing Business.
Aug 2018: Deals worth Rs.8,000 crore ($1.19 bn) were made at the Indian International Jewellery Show held in August 2018.
Jan 2018: De Beers Group invests $5 mn in Surat diamond grading unit. The facility, employing about 100 people, has the capacity to process diamonds worth over $500 mn every year.

$1.2 bn Cumulative FDI in Indian diamond industry and gold ornaments between April 2000 and March 2019
20.5% CAGR for cumulative FDI in diamond and gold ornaments in India FY 2008-17
100% FDI in jewellery sector is permitted under the automatic route in this sector