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
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
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
Jewellery brands rapidly expand footprint in leading mallsJewellery stores are now major anchors in Indian malls, occupying nearly 10% of space. This trend is set to continue, reinforcing jewellery...
14 May, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
IPO investors brace for 83 lock-in expiries worth $55 billion in three months. Do you own any?IPO investors are bracing for a significant wave of lock-in expiries between May and August, with shares of 83 newly-listed companies value...
05 May, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
India’s $85 billion gems & jewellery sector gets policy fillip, closes in on Dubai, Hong KongThe recent FTWZ expansion by the government is expected to create more opportunities for India’s jewellery sector and elevate the country's...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Lusting for lasting in instant age: Why consumers are choosing forever over fastToday's consumers are embracing a more sustainable mindset, steering clear of throwaway items in favor of possessions that stand the test o...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
World Diamond Council head says lab-grown gems losing their sparkleLab-grown diamonds are losing their shine. Oversupply has caused prices to crash, impacting consumer trust. Experts believe the lab-grown b...
23 Oct, 2025, 03.17 PM IST
'Falling prices, eroding consumer trust, imports major challenges for lab-grown diamond industry'India's lab-grown diamond industry has experienced significant challenges including overproduction, price declines, and high imports, as hi...
11 Aug, 2024, 02.27 PM IST
India sniffs at new opportunity to add to its already shiny diamond market credentialsThe sharp decline in LGD prices has hit several international companies hard. Notably, WD LGD, the largest LGD maker in the US, went bankru...
05 Aug, 2024, 11.02 AM IST
Four lakh workers face salary delays as lab diamond prices fallNearly four lakh workers in Surat's LGD industry face wage delays and job uncertainties due to falling prices of lab-grown diamonds, impact...
18 Jun, 2024, 11.59 PM IST
Lightbox Jewelry permanently reduces prices for lab-grown diamonds, starting at $500 per caratDe Beers Group's lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, Lightbox Jewelry, has announced a price reduction to $500 per carat for its Standard ra...
14 May, 2024, 04.20 PM IST
Lab-grown diamond exports decline in December despite price fallLab-grown diamond manufacturers say that the export figures are down because of the price correction even though the export volume has incr...
23 Jan, 2024, 01.52 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
Demand for lab-grown diamonds picks up in IndiaExport of lab-grown diamonds in April-June shot up to Rs 1,918.63 crore from Rs 295.23 crore a year ago. While the US and UK are the major ...
12 Aug, 2021, 07.17 PM IST
Bharat Diamond is all set to resume trading of synthetic diamonds after 5 yearsThe board of BDB is meeting on December 28 to vote on the matter and pave the way for lab-grown diamond manufacturers to participate in tra...
23 Dec, 2020, 08.58 PM IST
Natural diamond traders up in arms against lab diamond tradersTop ranking officials of the bourse warned members of strict action — including ouster and restricted trade relations — if they traded in t...
17 Mar, 2016, 05.44 AM IST