April-Sept gems, jewellery exports fall 11.7%

Gems and jewellery constitute 17% of India's total exports, and employs 1.5 million workers

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Last Updated : Jan 25 2013 | 5:33 AM IST

Exports of gems and jewellery from India in April to September fell 11.7% on year to $19.90 billion as slower economic growth in the developed countries hit demand, Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council said on Friday.

Gems and jewellery constitute 17% of India's total exports, and employs 1.5 million workers.

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First Published: Oct 12 2012 | 12:36 PM IST

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