Why the help of women MPs is neces-saree: Parliament could give many languishing 6-yard weaves a fillipParliament stands as a beacon of India's saree heritage, reflecting a tapestry of traditions. Women MPs are stepping to the forefront, revi...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 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
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
Local polls: AAP expands Gujarat footprint, wins Narmada district panchayat, 12 taluka panchayatsThe Aam Aadmi Party has made significant inroads in Gujarat's local elections. The party secured its first district panchayat in Narmada an...
28 Apr, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Gujarat Municipal Elections 2026 Results Live: Check who is winning from Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and RajkotGujarat Municipal Elections 2026 Results Live: Counting of votes for Gujarat Municipal Corporation elections 2026 is underway. BJP is expec...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Lights still out in many diamond units as exports dimIn places like Saurashtra, Bhavnagar and Amreli in Gujarat that house small diamond processing units, nearly 50% of the facilities are stil...
11 Dec, 2024, 11.15 AM IST
When fake news started a diamond rush in SuratSurat, Gujarat witnessed chaos when rumors spread about a trader throwing diamonds on the roads, resulting in a diamond rush. The rumors cl...
25 Sep, 2023, 01.16 PM IST
Gujarat's diamond industry hit hard by Russia-Ukraine warDue to shortage of supply of small-size rough diamonds from Russia, businessmen in Gujarat are forced to buy the raw material from African ...
12 Jun, 2022, 06.06 PM IST
Russia-Ukraine war takes the sheen off Gujarat's diamond industryRussian raw diamonds, usually small, make up 40% of diamond trade volume and about 30% in value, reported The Times of India. This forms pa...
17 May, 2022, 12.30 PM IST
Fresh sanctions on Russia cut Gujarat diamond workers, tooWorking hours have been reduced to eight hours from 12 and units have declared two days off weekly, which is having a bearing on the wages ...
11 Apr, 2022, 12.42 AM IST
15% jobs lost in Gujarat diamond hubIndia is the world's largest cutting and polishing centre of rough diamonds, processing as many as 14 out of every 15 rough diamonds in the...
21 Aug, 2019, 11.21 AM IST
Free cars versus job losses: Irony is sharper than a diamond in SuratWhile the bonanza showered by Surat diamond makes headlines, the diamond industry faces a scary reality.
26 Oct, 2018, 06.59 PM IST
- Geetanjali to invest Rs 3k cr in three jewellery SEZs
Defying recession blues, Mumbai-based Geetanjali Gems Limited will invest Rs 3,000 crore in Gujarat in the next five years to set up three ...
27 Dec, 2008, 02.49 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
- Surat, city of diamonds finds rose exports profitable for Valentine's Day
Red roses are already on their way to Europe, and will be gifted to blushing Valentines in Germany, Italy and the UK. Love and bank balance...
14 Feb, 2008, 07.20 AM IST