A year on, Air India crash victims' father rebuilds life, says son kept his promise even after deathA father honors his son's promise to secure their future. Mahesh Jirawala died in a plane crash, but compensation allowed his family to buy...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
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
India's gems, jewellery exports down 9.07 pc in April at $2,226.45 millionIndia's gems and jewellery exports saw a 9.07% decline in April, totaling USD 2,226.45 million. This downturn is attributed to the West Asi...
17 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Gems & jewellery exports fall 9% in April to Rs 20952 crIndian gems and jewellery exports saw a dip in April 2026. Geopolitical tensions and cautious buyer sentiment impacted trade. While cut and...
15 May, 2026, 06.26 PM 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
India must turn global crises into opportunities, strengthen supply chains: JP NaddaUnion Minister JP Nadda urged India to leverage global uncertainties into opportunities, emphasizing increased manufacturing, resilience, a...
02 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Rare 158-Carat Yellow Diamond Unearthed as Remote Diavik Mine Nears ClosureA remarkable 158.20-carat yellow diamond was discovered at Canada's Diavik Diamond Mine as it nears its 2026 closure. This rare find, one o...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
India gem and jewellery exports rise to ₹2.44 lakh crore in FY26 amid global headwindsIn FY26, India's gem and jewellery sector reported an impressive ₹2,44,827.26 crore in exports, demonstrating a modest growth in rupee term...
15 Apr, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Indian cut & polished diamonds exports to decline by 7%-10% in FY26: ICRAICRA anticipates a further 7-10% decline in Indian cut & polished diamond exports in FY2026, reaching approximately $12 billion, following ...
27 Jun, 2025, 05.22 PM IST
Diamond workers try their hands at jewellery makingSurat's diamond units are moving into jewellery manufacturing as global demand for natural diamonds drops. Rising demand for gold jewellery...
25 Dec, 2024, 11.45 PM IST
Iran-Israel conflict may work in favour of Indian diamond exporters, says Vipul Shah, chairman Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion CouncilThe ongoing Iran-Israel conflict is expected to benefit India's exports of cut and polished diamonds due to a decrease in Israeli shipments...
03 Oct, 2024, 11.33 PM IST
Amid higher scrutiny from G7: Diamond trade in rough, exporters looking to ChinaIndia's diamond exporters are expecting demand from Chinese buyers for the country's cut and polished diamonds at the Hong Kong Jewellery &...
20 Sep, 2023, 12.16 AM IST
Diamond exports may fall up to 15% in FY24, says ICRAIndian cut and polished diamond exports are expected to decrease by 10-15% to $19-20 billion in FY24, following an 8-10% contraction in the...
01 Apr, 2023, 11.42 AM IST
Government hikes GST for cut & polished diamonds from 0.25% to 1.5%Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of gem and jewellery trade in India, through a series of representations,...
30 Jun, 2022, 02.01 PM IST
Polished stones may pinch with Surat in long vacation modeCut and polished diamonds are a major revenue earner for India. The overall gross exports of cut and polished diamonds stood at ₹91,489.2 c...
06 Nov, 2021, 06.30 AM IST
Duty-free reimport of graded small diamonds allowedAccepting a major demand of domestic industry, the government today allowed export of small sized cut and polished diamonds for certificati...
03 Jul, 2013, 10.06 PM IST