During Akshaya Tritiya, 40 per cent of the business is done in the south, 25 per cent in the west, 20 per cent in the east and the remaining 15 per cent in the north, says AIGJC chairman
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CHENNAI: Jewellers across the city are happy as they are receiving good footfalls at their stores that opened on Monday after almost two months of lockdown. However, the industry players are worried at the same time about their uncertain future.
After relaxations in restrictions, jewellery stores have opened in Chennai and they are reporting good business. Jewellers said that drop in gold prices and pent-up demand has boosted their sales for now, but they will have to wait and watch on how things turn out in the next few weeks.
“Pent-up demand and marriage shopping is bringing customers to our shops now. We are reporting good sales too. But only after two to three weeks we will get a clear picture about our revival,” said managing director of NAC jewellers, Anantha Padmanabhan. “If people continue buying gold even after the first two-three weeks, then it will be a sign that markets are on revival mode. However, we are worried about outbreak of third wa