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Gold trading platform Augmont forays in lab grown diamond, to invest Rs 100 crore


Gold trading platform Augmont is set to invest Rs 100 crore in its foray into the lab-grown diamond market with the launch of its jewellery brand Akoirah.

It plans to setup 100 stores for its lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewellery brand in the next three years

“The initial investment outlay is Rs 100 crore. Later there will be a combination of franchisee stores along with company owned stores and funds will be added accordingly,” Augmont director Ketan Kothari said.

The global LGD market is projected to reach $1.2 billion by 2033.

Kothari said the penetration of mined diamond jewelry in India is less than 5%.

Growfast

Akoirah jewellery will feature 100% pure recycled gold and responsibly sourced LGDs, ensuring consumers make a sustainable choice without compromising on brilliance or quality, he said.

The brand promises to provide 100% exchange and buyback value to customers and the jewellery range starts from Rs 5,000.

“From a seamless online shopping experience to a robust offline presence, the brand plans to expand to 100 stores across India,” Augmont said in a release.

The demand for LGD is growing at 8.64% CAGR to touch $39 billion by 2028. The Indian lab-grown diamond jewellery market is expected to touch $1.2 billion by 2033.



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