Firozabad's Iconic 'Hill' Bangle Business Declines Amidst Soaring Gold Prices
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News18•17-01-2026, 07:01
Firozabad's Iconic 'Hill' Bangle Business Declines Amidst Soaring Gold Prices
- •The traditional 'hill' bangle business in Firozabad is facing a significant decline.
- •Rising gold prices have made the production of 'hill' bangles, which use gold powder, prohibitively expensive.
- •Artisans are shifting away from 'hill' bangles towards lighter, more affordable fancy glass bangles.
- •Nitin Goyal, a local businessman, notes that 'hill' bangles were thriving 20 years ago but are now rarely demanded due to high cost.
- •Fancy bangles with new designs are gaining popularity, with orders coming from states like MP, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra.
Why It Matters: Firozabad's 'hill' bangle industry is struggling due to high gold prices, leading to a shift towards fancy bangles.
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