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
Will India’s diamond cutting operations shift to Israel, Belgium?India is the world’s largest cutting and polishing centre of rough diamonds, and it is said that 14 out of every 15 rough diamonds in the w...
23 Feb, 2018, 07.06 AM IST
Ebola outbreak dulls diamond industryWith some 1,400 people dying from the deadly hemorrhagic virus in West Africa, the diamantaires have halted their visits for the past coupl...
07 Sep, 2014, 11.24 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
- Efforts being made to enhance India, Namibia friendship
Be it their struggle for independence, economic endeavours or defending their borders, India and Namibia have always been there for each ot...
31 Aug, 2009, 01.11 AM IST
- India wants renewed vigil against 'conflict diamonds'
The process to eliminate "conflict diamonds", which fund bloody rebel movements in some countries, is being somewhat frustrated by fake cer...
17 Jun, 2008, 05.57 PM IST
- Diamond cos head to Africa for direct sourcing
Antwerp could be passé! India has decided to look at Africa for direct sourcing of rough diamonds.
25 Mar, 2008, 03.34 AM IST
- India seeks African diamonds; Ramesh to visit Angola, Namibia
Completely dependent on imports for rough diamonds, lifeline of the 14-billion-dollar exports of the polished precious stone, India is taki...
23 Mar, 2008, 03.19 PM IST
- Ramesh to visit Africa to explore p'ship in diamond industry
With an aim to enhance collaboration with key diamond-producing regions in Africa in the field of polishing and training, Minister for Stat...
22 Feb, 2008, 08.15 PM IST
- Several Indian cos out of DTC ‘sight’
Diamond Trading Company (DTC), the distribution arm of the De Beers Group, has lopped off a number of Indian companies from the list of sig...
24 Dec, 2007, 04.34 AM IST
- GJEPC told to set up new areas
The government has asked the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to develop new regions within the country.
03 Jan, 2007, 03.03 AM IST
- Govt may diversify diamond sourcing
The Centre is planning to form joint ventures in countries such as Canada, Russia and in Africa to get a steady supply of rough diamonds fo...
06 Jun, 2006, 12.42 AM IST
- Govt plans to form JVs abroad to source diamonds
The government is planning to form joint ventures in countries such as Canada, Russia and in Africa to get a steady supply of rough diamond...
05 Jun, 2006, 05.30 PM IST