Friday 30 December 2016

#Reader’sResponse: Demonetisation: A huge setback for the jewellery industry



                                           A chance to make the trade transparent

With demonetisation, everything will be evaluated and legalised and thus there will be demand in hallmarking,
certification and valuation of jewellery. This will increase credibility of precious colour stones. We observed a drop in sales volume initially, but I am sure the volumes will eventually pick up once things have settled down. Any new change takes time and a national one like this will definitely show its positive impact on our country in the future.

Dharamchand Jain
Founder
Supreme Gems and Art International
Mumbai

#Reader’sResponse: Demonetisation: A huge setback for the jewellery industry


                                                 Disruptions over ban temporary

I enjoyed reading the 'Story of the Month' on the demonetisation drive and agree with many of the comments about its impact on GJ industry. Gold and diamond jewellery demand has shrunk majorly due to demonetisation but we expect consumer getting accustomed to the changes in near future that will eventually revive the industry. Karigars too just like every citizen is suffering from the current crunch in cash flow. The ones who work with us are receiving their wages through account transfer as usual. But as new orders
are not expected any time soon, their workflow will be eventually impacted.

Aditya Pethe
Director, WHP Jewellers, Mumbai

#Reader’sResponse: Demonetisation: A huge setback for the jewellery industry

                                                    Cleaning system from black money

The demonetisation is not only affecting the gems and jewellery industry, also common people too. But at the end of the day there aim is to wash the stock of ‘black money, out of the economy and get it into the licit, banked and taxable, part of the economy.

Shillpa Purii
Founder
Shillpa Purii Designer Jewellery
Mumbai

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