Limelight Diamonds targets 200+ stores by 2027 as lab-grown demand surgesAs India’s lab-grown diamond market gains scale and consumer confidence, Limelight Diamonds is positioning itself at the forefront of the c...
16 Feb, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
GIA to introduce new descriptive grading system for lab-grown diamonds, phasing out traditional 4CsGemological Institute of America will change how it describes lab-grown diamonds. It will use descriptive terms instead of the usual color ...
03 Jun, 2025, 06.00 PM IST
US tariffs pose minimal risk to India Inc’s credit quality: CRISILCRISIL Ratings anticipates minimal impact on the credit quality of India Inc due to reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US. Less than 0.25% o...
18 Apr, 2025, 08.45 PM IST
Understanding the enduring value of natural diamonds in a changing marketNatural diamonds maintain their allure in India, driven by cultural significance and rising incomes, contrasting with the fluctuating value...
16 Apr, 2025, 01.23 PM IST
Signs of early recovery of China's diamond industry sparks optimism for Indian exports: GJEPCSigns of recovery in China's diamond market are creating cautious optimism in India's diamond industry. The market's resurgence and stabili...
23 Mar, 2025, 07.33 PM IST
Natural glitter over lab-grown shine? Consider factors like carat, cut, and clarity before choosing between lab-grown or natural diamondsLab-grown diamonds offer the same sparkle as natural diamonds but at significantly lower costs due to their lower production expenses and w...
03 Mar, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
International Gemmological shares soar 10% on acquisition of 2 companiesShares of the newly-listed International Gemmological Institute (IGI) surged 10% to hit the upper circuit and a new high of Rs 580.45 on th...
26 Dec, 2024, 01.59 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
What are lab-grown diamonds, are they worth buying?Young Indian buyers prefer lab-grown diamonds (LGD) in comparison to their mining counterparts due to the affordability factor. Lab-grown d...
07 Dec, 2023, 10.42 AM IST
Fertilisers and diamonds may be hit slightly because of Middle East conflict: CrisilCrisil, a domestic credit ratings agency, stated on Tuesday that certain industries like fertilizers and the diamond trade might experience...
07 Nov, 2023, 07.50 PM IST
Water quality of two Ganga stretches passing via Bihar, Uttarakhand improved, of bathing standard now: OfficialThe water quality of the Ganga is assessed in accordance with the primary water quality standard for outdoor bathing, which is when the BOD...
12 Mar, 2022, 12.56 PM IST
Planning to pop the question? Here is Christie’s guide to buying the perfect engagement ringColour, clarity, cut and carat weight are the standards for judging the quality of any diamond.
17 Nov, 2020, 07.05 PM IST
Manufacturing to move into 'zero defect, zero effect' categoryJust weeks after the high-profile launch of Startup India, the Centre is looking at rolling out yet another major initiative, dubbed ZED.
21 Jan, 2016, 10.02 AM IST
‘Zero Effect, Zero Defect’ model to rate and handhold one million small and medium enterprisesThe aim is to help SMEs evolve and grow by providing them with adequate training and funding to move up the value chain and produce quality...
24 Feb, 2015, 02.15 AM IST
- Tanishq ropes in Big B, Jaya Bachchan to endorse diamond range
Tanishq on Monday announced Bollywood's leading couple Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan to endorse its diamond range.
11 Apr, 2011, 07.42 PM IST
- 'India to log $200 bn export'
Despite missing the $160 billion merchandise export target for 2006-07, India will certainly achieve the goal set for this year, Commerce S...
17 Jun, 2008, 08.37 PM IST
- Bumpy road ahead for diamond players
The recent decision of Diamond Trading Company (DTC), the distribution arm of De Beers Group, to remove several Indian companies from its l...
01 Jan, 2008, 12.24 AM IST