Domestic jewellery consumption likely to grow 10-12% in FY24: ICRA
jewellery consumption growth (in value terms) for FY2024 to from 8-10% estimated earlier, according to ICRA's revised estimate. The revised growth is primarily driven by the rise in gold prices.
Jewellery consumption is estimated to have risen by more than 15% YoY in H1 FY2024, aided by stable demand during Akshaya Tritiya and higher gold prices. However, ICRA projects the growth rate to moderate to 6-8% in H2 FY2024 due to sustained tepid rural demand amid persistent inflation.
After remaining volatile between December 2022 and April 2023, gold prices were relatively stable in H1 FY2024, although up 14% compared with the average prices in H1 FY2023.
The elevated price levels supported revenue expansion of most jewellery retailers in the face of muted volume growth. The recent tensions in the Middle East and the evolving global macroeconomic environment could keep gold prices elevated in the near term.
The spike in gold prices since early October 2023 and persistent inflationary headwinds remain key risks to demand.
Mr. Sujoy Saha, Vice President and Sector Head, ICRAsaid “ICRA’s sample set of 14 large jewellers, which account for ~70% of the organised market, is projected to record a healthy revenue expansion of 15-18% YoY in FY2024 on the back of their planned retail expansions and a gradual shift in consumer preferences towards branded jewellers.
