New Delhi, April 21 -- Limited value addition due to a fragmented MSME base, heavy reliance on imported inputs and credit gap are among the issues weighing on the country's labour-intensive gems and jewellery sector, as per the latest edition of Trade Watch Quarterly released by government think-tank Niti Aayog.
The report said that addressing these issues will require a strategic push towards higher value addition, diversification into emerging segments, better access to finance and raw materials, and investmentment in technology as well as skill.
It also called for development of a more integrated and globally competitive ecosystem.
As per the periodic publication, Indias export strength in the gems and jewellery sector remains conc...