India's fascinating success story in the gems and jewellery industry continues to glitter. In the last few years, there has been a massive growth in the purchasing parity of the middle class and surging income levels in India. This has resulted in the rising consumption growth of gems and jewellery by about 11% in the past five-year period.

The jewellery industry in India contributes more than 15% of the country's total exports and provides employment to 1.3 million people directly and indirectly.

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