Modi's Namibia trip to focus on critical minerals, uraniumPrime Minister Modi's Namibia visit aims to strengthen diamond trade ties, given Namibia's rich marine deposits and existing Indian investm...
30 Jun, 2025, 11.47 PM IST
India introduces Diamond Imprest Authorization Scheme to boost exportsThe Diamond Imprest Authorization (DIA) Scheme, effective April 1, 2025, allows duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds under...
22 Jan, 2025, 06.29 AM IST
India revives initiative for Preferential Trade Agreement with S.African Customs UnionThe Indian side at the dialogue was led by Srikar Reddy, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce while SACU was led by Amb. Steve Katjiuanj...
19 Jul, 2020, 05.13 PM IST
India revives initiative to conclude Preferential Trade Agreement with S African Customs UnionThe two sides conducted a virtual meeting last week to discuss various aspects of the Preferential Trade Agreement.
19 Jul, 2020, 02.15 PM IST
Diamantaires weigh shifting manufacturing units abroad as high import duties hit hardColin Shah, vice-chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, told, “The high import duty of 7.5% on both cut and polished diamond...
26 Nov, 2019, 07.26 AM IST
Diamond mines-to-brand firm KGK opens factory in AngolaThe new KGK factory, in partnership with SODIAM, the Angolan state owned company for the trading of diamonds in Angola, incorporates the la...
15 Nov, 2019, 02.20 PM IST
De Beers expects India’s diamond demand to pick upConsumer demand fell 2.5 per cent yearon-year in 2017.
29 Oct, 2018, 02.15 PM IST
De Beers to invest $140 million for marketing in India, US, ChinaThe increased investment will be focused on generating further consumer demand for diamond jewellery in the leading markets like US, China ...
29 Aug, 2017, 08.08 PM IST
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh sitting on bed of diamonds: ReportIs there a diamond field that runs in a wide swathe under the earth’s crust across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu? There may well be.
28 Sep, 2013, 12.06 PM IST
- Nalco now sets sights on Namibia's uranium assets
Hindustan Copper and Nalco's joint bid to acquire a copper mine in Namibia has fallen flat after the mine owner decided to withdraw the off...
06 Sep, 2010, 04.31 AM IST
- Namibia gives India access to 'world's best' uranium
Even as Australia reiterated its inability to sell uranium, India on Monday signed an agreement on civil nuclear cooperation with Namibia.
01 Sep, 2009, 03.27 AM IST
- India set to get rights to mine Namibian uranium, diamond
As Canberra continues to hold out on supplying uranium to New Delhi, India is actively engaging the African sub-continent to fuel its civil...
31 Aug, 2009, 02.09 AM IST
- DIL concludes deal of rough diamonds from NDTC, Namibia
DIL currently sources rough diamonds from Alrosa, Russia, as also rough diamonds of Angolan origin. It is in the advanced stage of negotiat...
31 Aug, 2009, 01.17 AM IST
- Tatas, MMTC plan SPV to buy gold mines overseas
India’s largest private sector steel maker Tata Steel is forming a special purpose vehicle (SPV) with state-owned MMTC for acquiring gold a...
10 Apr, 2008, 01.46 AM IST
- Export duty may take shine off diamonds
The world’s largest mining country - South Africa - plans to change the laws governing its diamond sector, including imposition of an expor...
17 May, 2007, 04.05 AM IST
- S Africa's export duty on rough diamonds may hit Indian traders
South Africa’s plan to change the laws governing its diamond sector, including the proposed export duty on rough diamonds, has become a maj...
15 May, 2007, 12.00 AM IST
- India seeks cutting edge in diamond trade
A girl’s best friend - diamonds - has found a great pal in the commerce department. To convert India into a global hub for diamond trade, t...
07 Sep, 2006, 12.00 AM IST