India has a long-standing cultural and societal affinity with gold and gold jewellery. Gold metaphorically represents the sacredness, purity and immortality that bind religious beliefs and culture together. Accumulation of gold is associated with material and non-material cultures where the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of the members engaged in production and consumption are bound into a complex relationship. The idea of the book initially originated from the course of research work. It was found that India has the largest unorganised jewellery industry, in terms of manufacturing and consumption unit. Jewellery fabrication in India is not just a profession for the jewellers, but it has been a family tradition extending across generations. Gold jewellery makers (sunnar, swarnakars) are the spine of the jewellery industry. They acquired the skill of making jewellery from the experienced and learned gold smithery (karigars), either from their ancestors who were engaged in this business or from the craftsmen-cum-petty traders. The co-relations of castes, religion, culture, economy and class are intertwined with each other in such a way that made the gold jewellery industry sustainable. Surprisingly, there is an absence of literature on understanding the structural and functional aspects of the gold jewellery industry in India. This book explores the roles of sunars/swarnakars (goldsmith or jewellery makers), consumers, trade and the policies that bring a change in the gold jewellery industry in India and India’s position in the global market scenario. By focusing on their way of life, the book brings unique insights into the social and economic experience of the unorganised gold jewellery sector and the role of consumers in production.
The 'The Gold Arc' identifies the gold and jewellery sector in the emerging economy of India among others, to communicate to its readers the business process at work. It discusses the complex regulatory landscape and the manner in which the industry is likely to evolve given the various challenges it is confronted with, which will help all the participants, actors, players and stakeholders, associated directly or indirectly with the jewellery industry globally. The notion, tone and reflections outlined in the book cuts across other sectors in the economy as well. This will assist the prospective foreign investors who have long term vision and interest in emerging India to set their targets understanding the origin and flow of policy changes in the form of GST, AML/CFT, FATF, Hallmarking and digital interventions sweeping the country. It will help the businesses to understand the required skill sets to build a successful company. The book will empower all Entrepreneurs who intend to improve and stay on top of their games. The service providers like banks, insurance, rating agencies, accountants and vendors will find the book extremely useful in understanding not only the working of the gems and jewellery sector but also of other sectors in reference to the policy flow and the challenges in Indian context. The book discusses the real challenges emanating from within and across borders that the small business owners can use to take their marketing game to the next level in the era of digitalization and online applications. The book simplifies and aims to improve the understanding of the business players so that they can focus on running the business. About the book 'The Gold Arc', it is a compilation of current selected themes that speak about physical gold and the jewellery industry in India. It struggles to connect some of the new regulatory and structural developments in the realm of financial matters in India that with digital technological interventions seem to be a distinct advantage in the future. The book explores the centrality of gold in the world monetary system, how the price of gold is decided, who fixes its price and what has prompted introduction of paper gold in India. Indians consider gold as a form of money, and jewellery a store of value that preserves wealth in difficult times. The book explores India's love for gold and jewellery, home to an exalted age old heritage that takes pride in her rich craftsmanship, and how the appetite for gold and jewellery remain sustained over the years despite of restrictive gold import policies. The book has three chapters. The first chapter on Philosophy of Gold and Jewellery investigates gold's role and function in world finance, India's love for gold embedded in tradition and culture, international price mechanism, export policy that influence India's growth and employment . It examines how Indians are constrained to adjust to their jewellery legacy and magnificence and seek for answers. The second chapter on Jewellery Matrix covers marketing strategies, future of manufacturing, available incentives to Micro Small Medium Enterprises, Lean manufacturing techniques, unique wage model, jewellery hallmarking, distribution channels, regulations like Beneficial ownership, legal person, AML/CFT, FATF, origin of GST and guidelines that impacts Indian jewellers . It is written in the form of individual essays that can stand on its own. The Third chapter scans for challenges in the Jewellery Industry from within, doing business in India digitally, the requirement of the jewellers to accommodate in the era of digitalization and role of rating agencies. It also looks at the coming opportunities in emerging markets and visualizes the future decade for the jewellery industry, which is poised to grow and alter the economics of emerging markets. The book studies the changes that are in progress both in consumer behavior and within the business.
This fascinating volume contains over 500 colour photographs, many from previously undocumented collections. It is full of fascinating historical detail, including the legend of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, now the centrepiece of the State Crown of Queen Elizabeth II. The book explains the skill and techniques of the Indian craftsmen and reveals
Since time immemorial, India has lured those in quest of spices, gold and precious gems. Spanning 5,000 years of this glorious legacy, 'Indian Jewellery: the Golden Smile of India', takes an ethnographic approach to the subject, weaving factual information and sumptuous images with the fascinating stories of ancient travellers to India.
Economics is a social science concerned mainly with description and analysis of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Beyond the various theories and models, however, economics has close relationship with day to day life. This book reviews the economic journey of India over the last seventy years, and seeks to stimulate the readers’ thinking on some major issues and potentialities facing the Indian economy. Five main themes flow through the book – India’s potential to be the World’s third largest economic power by 2030, the challenges of socio-economic equity that India faces, the several opportunities that India has in that journey, the critical role of governance, leadership, management and administration, and the importance of mindset changes to power India’s futureeconomic growth. A special focus is laid on the role of government policies and projects in socio-economic development. The book sensitises the readers, including college students in general, and students of economics in particular, to the happenings around us which have significant economic import. The book makes all through its seventy chapters several suggestions to power India’s growth as a global economic superpower, on a plank of socioeconomic equity. This book serves as an expansive thought primer and focussed execution guide for an economically independent and resurgent India.
The book explores the evolving economics of gold as a global commodity as well as the production and trade of gold in and from the African continent. The growth of gold as an increasingly important and diverse source of African wealth is examined, alongside the impact that the rise of China in the 21st century has had on the demand for gold. The volatility of the gold price has increased as a result of the dramatic decline of gold demand for manufacturing purposes. Gold is Africa’s second largest export after oil and is a perfect metaphor for a continent rich in resources while so much of its population lives in such dire poverty. The artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) sector, is surprisingly widely perceived as being beneficial to the development of Africa despite its exploitation and dreadful health and environmental consequences. African Gold: Production, Trade and Economic Development considers policy issues regarding the gold mining sector, the economics of beneficiation, the retreat of jewelry manufacturing across the continent as well as ‘Africa’s golden future’. It is a relevant book for both academics and policymakers interested in Africa, natural resource, and development economics.
Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation from the year 2023 in the subject Economics - Case Scenarios, grade: A, Saurashtra University (Department of Commerce), language: English, abstract: Afterward the British conclusion to leave, Europe’s path, even its purpose, has again develop a matter of choice. Brexit marks both a chief lawful variation for the UK and an important come separately for the EU. Britain is to grip a survey whereby the countries will agree whether or not the nation should be a portion of the correct to withdraw from the combination in contract with its individual legitimate necessities. This referendum was decided by Assembly when it approved the EU referendum (Public Opinion) act 2015. Afterward British choice to authorization, Europe route, even its purpose, has over develop a matter of choice. Brexit marks mutually a chief legitimate modification for the UK and an important separation for the EU. If only for this cause, the intercession of the terms of Brexit must take an extended-term view, outside the perhaps convoluted discussions that will start in the pending months. The present study is divided into five chapters. The first chapter of this study is the ‘Sample Profile’ of profile of selected sample is included. Researcher has selected the companies listed in the National Stock Exchange. The second chapter is the ‘Conceptual Background of BREXIT’. The third chapter of present research work is ‘Research Methodology’. This chapter presents various methods and techniques for the study and also shows that the 71-literature review of the present research work. In the fourth chapter of this research, ‘Data Analysis and Interpretation’. This chapter has showed the analysis of the data with the help of eight criteria for scientific conclusion. Researcher has calculated mean and stand deviation of Pre-Brexit and Post-Brexit condition, T-test samples for means has been used for the analysis of about the Automobile, IT, Jems-Jewellry, Pharmaceutical and Textiles companies Pre-Brexit and Post-Brexit condition. Finally, in the last chapter which is summary, findings and suggestions in which the findings of the study are mention and suggestion also provided on the basis of the findings. At last scope for future study is also mention which provides the path to do research in this particular area.
Post Cold War international relations have undeniably been a litmus test for the bilateral relations between India and Russia. With the emergence of a new international system, the foreign policies of both countries vacillated to explore new avenues of partnerships with other international players, an opportunity that otherwise proved effective to a large extent. National priorities and the geo-political architecture remodelled by the US, thus, compelled New Delhi and Moscow to pursue a foreign policy that moved away from serving the interests of each other. While defining the trends in the bilateral relations between the two countries, the strategic community has questioned whether the relationship can remain as special and strategic as it had been in the past. Are both countries still as relevant to one another as they once were? As the constant debate revolves around these questions, the two entities have, however, indicated a certain level of distinguishing characteristics in order to address the complexities and challenges in the partnership and have acknowledged that their relationship is not only special but also indispensable. What has also continued to remain undamaged and an integral part of the bilateral relations is mutual trust, understanding and concern, thus, resulting in maturity and pragmatism, irrespective of the uncertainties that the two countries face. It is in this context, that the new stage in the bilateral relations between the two countries requires a thorough assessment. It stands to reason that with the developments that are taking place in the current international milieu, there is a need for India and Russia to reemphasise their strong strategic partnership, goodwill and diplomatic trust that have stood the test of time. This book undertakes a serious assessment of the strategic partnership in the contemporary international set up. The seven chapters of the book attempt to address the myriad challenges through detailed analyses and evaluation of the partnership between India and Russia in various spheres, including the political, defence, economic, nuclear, energy, science and technology, security, and strategic engagement. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
This book helps students to develop a critical understanding of the service business scenarios and strategies used in marketing for emerging markets. The case studies presented focus on creating, communicating and delivering customer value to emerging market consumers through various marketing strategies, processes and programs in the context of emerging market dynamics, consumer diversity, and competitors. By illustrating a range of actual business situations, this case book will help students acquire the skills they need to make informed marketing decisions in emerging markets. Further, it provides instructors, students, and practitioners alike a framework for understanding the strategic marketing dynamics at work in these countries.
