Speaking diamond: A buyer’s glossary for India’s new disclosure eraIndia's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) now mandates clear labeling for natural versus laboratory-grown diamonds, enhancing consumer trust...
25 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
21 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
No plan to hike gold import duty despite Modi's appeal to skip buying, says government officialIndia denies plans to raise gold and silver import duties. Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to avoid gold purchases amid economic pressur...
12 May, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
From Royalty to Retail: The Cultural Renaissance of the Indian DiamondIndia's diamond legacy began with the legendary Golconda mines, once the world's primary source, yielding stones that adorned royalty and f...
08 May, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman bullish on gems & jewellery sector opening new skilled job opportunitiesA significant grant supports lab-grown diamond research at IIT Madras. The Finance Minister inaugurated a new jewellery institute in Udupi....
28 Apr, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates Gems and Jewellery Institute campus in UdupiUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery in Udupi. The centre provides professional...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
India’s $85 billion gems & jewellery sector gets policy fillip, closes in on Dubai, Hong KongThe recent FTWZ expansion by the government is expected to create more opportunities for India’s jewellery sector and elevate the country's...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
West Asia war: Amid gloom and doom in Surat and Tiruppur’s textile clusters, one industry offers hopeAs the West Asia conflict drags down most sectors in India’s two major textile hubs, one segment in Surat is opening up new opportunities
13 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
World Diamond Council head says lab-grown gems losing their sparkleLab-grown diamonds are losing their shine. Oversupply has caused prices to crash, impacting consumer trust. Experts believe the lab-grown b...
23 Oct, 2025, 03.17 PM IST
World Diamond Council urges US to exempt natural diamonds from tariffsWorld Diamond Council requests US government to exclude natural diamonds from tariffs. The council warns of potential job losses and econom...
06 May, 2025, 02.12 AM IST
G7 has no problem with India buying Russian diamond, but there's a catchThe communication is a breakthrough for domestic diamantaires as G7's sanctions on Russian stones have been a setback for the nearly 1.5 mi...
03 Oct, 2023, 01.22 PM IST
India to work with global players for ‘conflict-free’ diamond tradeThe country has a unique position in between producers of rough diamonds and consumers of cut and polished diamonds.
18 Jun, 2019, 11.12 AM IST
Dubai Diamond Exchange joins GJEPC's MyKYCBank platformThe agreement enables DMCC members trading in diamonds, gold and precious stones to join the MyKYCBank platform.
20 Dec, 2018, 10.09 PM IST
Vladimir Putin's India visit will boost diamond trade: GJEPCGJEPC has expressed the hope that Russian President Vladimir Putin's forthcoming visit to India will boost the diamond sector in both the c...
09 Dec, 2014, 07.06 PM IST
- 'Blood diamonds may have found its way into India'
An Indian diamond merchant and the head of a premier trade body have ruled out the possibility of blood diamonds from Zimbabwe’s Marange fi...
04 Feb, 2010, 12.55 AM IST
- Martin Rapaport to guide Surat diamond industry on recession
American entrepreneur, Martin Rapaport, known as a maverick within the diamond industry, will guide diamond industry of Surat on fighting r...
25 Dec, 2008, 07.36 PM IST
- Blood Diamond to cast shadow over Surat’s gem sector
This Christmas, Blood Diamond may take the sheen off Surat’s glittering Rs 45,000-crore gems and jewellery industry.
27 Sep, 2006, 01.08 AM IST