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
Myanmar unearthed massive 4.2-pound ruby considered more valuable than the country’s largest-ever gemstoneMyanmar ruby discovery: Myanmar has found a massive 11,000-carat ruby in the Mogok region. This gem is considered exceptionally rare and va...
10 May, 2026, 09.50 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
'Softening gold prices may spur demand on Akshaya Tritiya', says TanishqGold jewellery purchases may advance for the April-July wedding season. Buyers can book orders on Akshaya Tritiya, April 19. Tanishq CEO Ar...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Several measures announced to cushion exporters from Gulf conflict impact: DGFTIndia is taking steps to help exporters facing challenges due to the Gulf conflict. Key sectors like gems, jewellery, rice, and pharma are ...
02 Apr, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Rs 54 lakh on a 10-day Jaipur trip: American designer breaks down her India trip expense for gemstones sourcingAmerican designer Katie recently shared a detailed breakdown of her 10-day sourcing trip to Jaipur, revealing the significant investment be...
10 Mar, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
In the rough: India’s Gem and Jewellery industry loses shine, pins hope on budgetIndustry experts seek initiatives that can uplift the sector, elevate exports and position India as a global trading hub for diamonds and c...
13 Jan, 2025, 11.10 AM IST
Plea to roll back basic import duty on rough stonesBudget 2020 raised the BCD on rough coloured gemstones to 0.5 per cent from nil.
03 Feb, 2020, 10.34 AM IST
Young, rich Indians have started a gem of a trend as demand for rubies, sapphires growDemand for precious stones in jewellery is growing with urban buyers willing to pay top price for them.
07 Nov, 2019, 06.05 PM IST
Gemfields eyes 30% market share in India in 3-5 yearsGemfields aims to increase its market share in India by 10 per cent to 30 per cent in the next three-five years.
05 Aug, 2015, 11.23 PM IST
Lok Sabha polls 2014: Badals eye gemstones for luckSukhbir Badal has been sporting a grey opal on his index finger and his wife, Akali Dal's Bathinda candidate, Harsimrat Kaur, prefers a Rs ...
14 Apr, 2014, 12.08 PM IST
Dubai to host Global Gem and Jewellery Fair in MarchDubai Multi Commodities Centre and Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council India will host the Global Gem & Jewellery Fair from 20-22 Marc...
06 Feb, 2014, 01.12 PM IST
Retail chain Suwarnsparsh plans to raise Rs 40 crore via PESuwarnsparsh, an organised retail chain in gemstone and jewellery, said it is exploring options to raise Rs 40 crore through private equity.
19 Sep, 2013, 08.19 PM IST
- ET Review: Bose Lifestyle 235
Bose has gone through great lengths to ensure that none of the R&D that went into creating the system is visible.
07 Mar, 2011, 01.14 AM IST
- Indian diamond traders, US body lock horns
A battle of supremacy has erupted in the diamond world with Surat's diamantaires locking horns with US-based Rapaport Diamond Trading Netwo...
26 Aug, 2010, 04.35 AM IST
- This Budget to be a girl's best friend
With the Union Budget likely to abolish the import duty on cut and polished diamonds (CPDs) and gemstones, the ems & jewellery industry is ...
13 Feb, 2007, 04.58 AM IST
- Govt may scrap duty on polished diamonds, gemstones
The sparkle of the gems & jewellery segment could get brighter soon. The government is considering a proposal to scrap the 5% basic customs...
21 Feb, 2005, 02.12 AM IST