India’s gold headache far from cured after 60 days of breatherIndia's gold jewellery demand is rebounding after a weak first half hit by soaring prices, higher import duties and Adhik Maas. Retailers r...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
India's jewellers get a US tariff breather, but the real pain isn't overIndia's gem and jewellery exporters welcomed the US decision to retain the additional tariff on Indian shipments at 10%, giving them a tari...
25 Jul, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a cityA plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals t...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
JPMorgan, other US banks set to help finance Japan's $550 billion US investment plan, sources sayJPMorgan and other US banks are close to agreeing on financing support for projects under Japan’s $550 billion US investment pledge, accord...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
JPMorgan, other US banks set to help finance Japan's $550 billion US investment plan, say sourcesUS banks like JPMorgan are nearing financing agreements for Japan's investment pledge. Japanese banks face high costs for dollar funding, l...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Tata’s fashion brand Westside plans biggest push yet with 100 annual storesTrent's Westside brand plans to open one hundred new stores annually. This expansion aims to invigorate growth and reach new markets. The c...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Whisky, cars and more: What gets cheaper as India-UK FTA kicks inIndia UK Free Trade Agreement: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is now in effect. Nearly all Indian exports will gai...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
In reverse flow, India now supplies petrol to energy powerhouse RussiaIndia's petrol is navigating its way to Russia via international traders rather than through direct sales channels. The damage to Russia's ...
11 Jul, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
India's much-delayed bullet train project picks up speedIndia is aiming to inaugurate a segment of its inaugural high-speed bullet train line in 2027, nearly a decade after its commencement. This...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Surat's diamond industry loses shine: Factory closures, job losses, & falling orders hit hardSurat's diamond business is in crisis due to declining global demand and competition from lab-grown diamonds. Workers face job losses and r...
06 Oct, 2024, 09.16 PM IST
Sparkle back as polished diamond prices rise 10%A month ago, diamond prices had plunged by 35% due to excess supply amid weaker exports to the US which is facing recessionary pressures. D...
12 Dec, 2023, 12.30 AM IST
Diamond industry lands in the rough on labour shortageDiamond exporters were expecting them to return after the kharif sowing was over. Before Covid broke out, there were 600,000 workers in Sur...
14 Sep, 2021, 05.36 AM IST
Diamond industry preps for a rough, rocky 2020There has been little good news this year.
03 Dec, 2019, 08.18 AM IST
Customs dept cracks down on 'rough diamonds', industry cries foulDept feels traders are siphoning off money through overseas offices by sending spurious rough diamonds.
27 Jul, 2019, 06.58 PM IST
- Surat diamonds gear up for grand Christmas
End to roughs shortage in sight for world’s top processors.
29 Jul, 2010, 04.32 PM IST
- Rough road for Surat diamond industry
Until recently, the Surat diamond industry was faced with a problem of increasing rough diamond prices and shrinking workforce.
21 Oct, 2008, 12.00 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