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Jamalpur Flower Market

History
Flower market in Ahmedabad was established in 1989 and since then it has flourished exponentially. It is located in the old city of Ahmedabad in the area known as Jamalpur. Initially market was working at miniature level where in only a few sellers were involved in that market. In Ahmedabad, at teen darwaza this market was found started by a few people. The majority of traders are from Gujarat. The major flowers get sold at Jamalpur are marigold, mogra, gallad, rajnigandha (phool chadi), jharmara. As there were only few sellers, competition was less among them. There was certain restriction on importing different types of flower from different countries. Exchanging goods from different states within a country was having some very difficult. Therefore the variety of flowers was also limited. So the flowers which grew in the state were traded. Gradually when more people started finding this as their source of income, they decided to run this business on a large scale and a big place comparatively was taken from the corporation and so the market was given the name as “phool bazar”. Earlier the business was confined to the buying and selling of flowers only with the regional traders but as the business expanded the flowers are sold across oceans.

APMC- Agricultural Produce Market Committee- Ahmedabad
The APMC has undertaken the Jamalpur flower market. They have issued a licence for the flower market to conduct the business.So no Illegal business in done and it would also protect the suppliers and farmers.The license is granted under the general commission agent category. Flower markets license number is (LIC 29). The market charges are Rs.100 per unit. The rate varies from 0-80 for the flower market.

According to the financial statements of APMC the turnover of the flower market in the past years is as follows:


 * 2014-15- 11,09,87,168
 * 2015-16- 11,17,49,205
 * 2016-17- 11,17,38,286

Business
In the Jamalpur market the number of vendors have increased in all these years at the market so the market union decided to take permission from the corporation to grant them bigger land. The license has been issued for conducting business. Currently the flower market is spread across 1500 Sq.mts. The  future plan is to expand the flower market even more as there is less space and the numbers of customers and vendors have increased to a large extent.The demand changes according to various seasons and festival. And therefore, their supply changes as per customers demand. Mainly during festivals such as Diwali, where households utilize flowers for the decorations and religious ceremonies. Moreover, the demand is very high during the wedding seasons, demand of flowers such as marigold and mogra are higher than normal days. The demand of a particular flower keeps on changing according to occasions there is no fixed trend, like demand for roses, tulips and orchids are more on Valentine’s Day and New Year eve and other special days celebrated by the people. The prices vary with different qualities of flowers. So the flowers imported from other countries are expensive than the domestic ones so the price is also high.

A wide range of flowers are imported from other countries such as Thailand. From Thailand, different flowers are supplied to Mumbai flower market, Delhi flower market and Pune flower market. The vendors at the Jamalpur market place their orders and get it supplied to Ahmedabad. The flowers which are grown in the geographical boundaries are supplied by the farmers. These farmers sell the bulk quality to the vendors at the flower market and the vendors charge commission on the bases of their stock being sold at the set prices.

Not all business succeed in maintaining a high profit margin, but the flower vendors have a profit margin of 10% which is very good for the business. Just outside the flower market there are small road side vendors who buy flowers from inside and sell it on the road side and the prices of that differs and might be slightly higher as road side vendors keep their profit interests in mind while selling flowers. For example, if the road side vendor buys a basket of roses for ₹100 he/she would sell it at ₹110 so ₹10 becomes her profit from the sale.

Working of the market
Jamalpur flower market is considered as Gujarat’s biggest flower market. On a clamouring day, which is steady in the week, we can see an ocean of flower sellers at the Jamalpur market. The flower market opens at 4 AM and by 10 AM the wholesale market functions and after that the market turns into a retail showcase till the end of the day.

The flower market is easily accessible as it is connected to the public transport, one can also go there by personal vehicle.Ever since the Flower market in Ahmedabad was established it has flourished exponentially. Initially market was working at small scale, as only few sellers were a part of the market. But the it expanded.When at first the market started near teen darwaza.As there were only few sellers, competition was less among them. There were certain restriction on importing different types of flower from different countries, even exchanging goods from different states within a country was having some restriction. therefore, variety of flowers were limited, as only those flowers which grows in state itself prevails in market.A wide range of flowers are sold here. This is a huge market wherein Indian flowers as well as flowers from other parts of the world are also sold here so this brings in a lot of varieties and options to the customers and so they can buy according to their needs. The suppliers are fixed, the farmers approach the vendors of the market with whatever good they have with them. The vendors and supplier would negotiate prices and then cut down to a price that satisfies both. Some of the vendors set their prices according to their accounting books, they would analyse their finances and set the prices. After the process gets negotiated the deal gets finalised.

Stakeholders
The main stakeholders of the flower market are retail shop owner in the city area, wedding planner, event managers and temple organizers. They said 95% of the customers are fixed.

The sale of flowers remains high during special days and festivals. Especially during and before Diwali, Christmas, Dusshera and other festivals there is a huge rush at the flower market. The demand for red roses is highest during valentine's day and therefore the prices of flower depend upon the demand for that particular flower. During marriage seasons demand for flowers increase by wedding planner.

That is the main time when they earn the most. Wedding planners also place bulk orders during wedding seasons, the flower market vendors also give them options of the ready-made set-up of flowers that can be used for decoration.

Import Export
Jamalpur Flower Market is Ahmedabad’ s biggest bloom hawk. On a troubled day, that is if truth be told each day in the long term, you'll find a sea of vendors at the Jamalpur span. The exhibit notablybear rajnigandha, mogra, jasmine, and reds. The resolve flash in Ahmedabad embrace in 1989 and since and and after that, the put it on the market has flourished exponentially. Besides, fresh shinebouquets, you can also point out a variety of falseflowers for dwelling house décor at the retailattending for reasonable prices. The most competitive reason why who vendors are making aright for have effects on flora may be the loss of right kind footing to drugstore their vegetation in case the system beginning at wilting. Flower merchandise in another Indian cities is supplied in Mumbai, Pune succeed put it on the market, Delhi and few substitute as well

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A at ease course everywhere place's well known Jamalpur bloom promote it hurls a few fortuitous bunches. The unheard of warm temperature has led to spurious blossoms renewal true public in pots and entrance too.

Genuine sprouts have lost the fight against the unfeeling sun. Relatively few sprouts can survive temperatures everywhere 44 degrees Celsius. In this way, you have manufactured matures decorating spouses' autos at the greatest day of their lives

From Jamalpur grow are sold to marketers arranged in Ahmedabad territories like Navrangpura, CG street, Satellite and so forth

The Jamalpur market it began in 1989 and after that from there at they are proceeding with a similar exchange over ages, the larger part of brokers are from Gujarat.

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Types of flowers
Jamalpur Flower Market is Ahmedabad's greatest bloom advertise. On a bustling day, which is relatively consistently in the week, you can see an ocean of merchants at the Jamalpur connect. The market for the most part exchanges rajnigandha, mogra, jasmine, and roses. The blossom showcase in Ahmedabad was built up in 1989 and from that point forward, the market has prospered exponentially. Plus, new blossom bundles, you can likewise witness a scope of phony blooms for home style available to be purchased here at sensible costs. A leisurely stroll through city's famous Jamalpur flower market throws up some surprise bouquets. The extreme heat has resulted in fake flowers taking the place of real ones in pots and torans as well .The main reason that sellers are scrambling toward counterfeit blooms is the absence of legitimate framework to store their blossoms to keep them from shriveling. Blossom showcase in some other Indian urban areas is accessible in Mumbai, Pune bloom market, Delhi and few others too. The market sees a surging interest in mogra and marigold blossoms amid merry and wedding season. On extraordinary days, for example, Valentine's Day and New Year's eve, rose, tulips and orchids are especially popular.

Flower Show in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad bloom indicate is one of the principle features that merit a specify here. It happens all over the place and this year, fifth Edition of Ahmedabad Flower Show was sorted out by Ahmedabad Municipal Commission from fifth to thirteenth January, 2017. The setting and timings of the blossom demonstrate are liable to change each year.

Photography
Jamalpur Flower market is alos famous for its photography. People usually travel from long distances to fulfill their interests by clicking pictures. All of the pictures taken contribute to the Ahmedabad Blog which in a way promotes the flower market. This way it becomes easy to reach out to a large number of people. If you are looking for photo opportunities, and want to click a myriad range of flowers as well as human emotions, you need to endure the rush hours.