Kalyan Jewellers is planning to invest INR 900 crore in three years in a plan to expand globally
According to TechSci Research report “Global Gems & Jewelry Market Forecast &
Opportunities, 2020”, the global market for gems & jewelry is projected to
grow at a CAGR of around 6% during 2015-20. In 2014, the gold jewelry segment
dominated the global gems & jewelry market, followed by diamond and
platinum jewelry. Demand for precious gem stones has also been growing due to
changing preferences of younger generation from gold to colored gemstone,
platinum and palladium jewelry. Growing brand consciousness is also boosting
sales of branded jewelry in developed as well as developing economies, and this
trend is expected to gain strengthen over the next five years.
The jeweler,
which has presence in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, is planning to
enter Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia to meet demand of Indian diaspora
living in these countries.
According to T S Kalyanaraman, these
BIS-hallmarked coins are available in denominations of 5 gm and 10 gm.
"Though the company does not promote gold coins at their stores, they are
definitely looking at selling Indian gold coins soon. The company is also
looking up to setup new manufacturing plant in West Bengal and also has planned
to open 3 new stores in Kolkata.
The Kerala based jeweler which is a
leading brand of jewelers across India deals mainly in gold and diamond jewelry
and the same would be made available online, the portfolio would include its
popular designs in gold and diamond encompassing rings, pendants, earrings and
necklaces.
The company’s managing director and
chairman T S Kalyanaraman stated
that the online jewelry sale is growing more than 70% per annum which is valued
at more than INR 1200 Crores. The company has planned to target the online
gifting segment costumers and over a thousand designs would be made available
online through Flipkart.
The jewelry
available online would be Hallmarked gold and certified diamond Jewelry which
would ensure customer confidence.
According to TechSci Research, the shift from unorganized to organized
market is being witnessed in the market. The company which is also moving into
the rural business through its 650 'My Kaylan' stores is said to be a major
booster for the company in a time when there is no significant presence of the
unorganized market in the rural areas. The company would definitely have a
first movers advantage.