For Gen Z diamonds are a personal style statement, not something they can tuck awayAs Millennials and Gen Z redefine luxury consumption in India, the natural diamond industry is evolving to meet their demand for individual...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
A year on, Air India crash victims' father rebuilds life, says son kept his promise even after deathA father honors his son's promise to secure their future. Mahesh Jirawala died in a plane crash, but compensation allowed his family to buy...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Word of the Day: ClinquantWord of the Day: Clinquant is more than just an elegant synonym for “flashy.” The word speaks to illusion itself, the conflict between outw...
29 May, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
West Asia conflict may dent India Inc profitability by 200 bps: CrisilA prolonged West Asia conflict poses a risk to India Inc's profitability. Crisil Ratings predicts a significant drop in operating margins d...
25 May, 2026, 03.29 PM 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
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
India's gems, jewellery exports down 9.07 pc in April at $2,226.45 millionIndia's gems and jewellery exports saw a 9.07% decline in April, totaling USD 2,226.45 million. This downturn is attributed to the West Asi...
17 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Wes Streeting: Right-leaning Labour politician set to run for leadershipWes Streeting, Britain's health secretary, has declared his intention to contest for the leadership of the Labour party. He aims to replace...
16 May, 2026, 10.48 PM 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
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
Rare 158-Carat Yellow Diamond Unearthed as Remote Diavik Mine Nears ClosureA remarkable 158.20-carat yellow diamond was discovered at Canada's Diavik Diamond Mine as it nears its 2026 closure. This rare find, one o...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Labour-intensive sectors see steep fall in exports in MarchThe fiscal year 2026 brought a mixed bag for India's exports. On one hand, engineering goods, electronics, and pharmaceuticals excelled, dr...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
India gem and jewellery exports rise to ₹2.44 lakh crore in FY26 amid global headwindsIn FY26, India's gem and jewellery sector reported an impressive ₹2,44,827.26 crore in exports, demonstrating a modest growth in rupee term...
15 Apr, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
India's gems, jewellery exports dip 35 per cent in March on US-Iran conflict: GJEPCIndia's gems and jewellery exports saw a significant drop in March, largely due to the West Asia conflict impacting logistics and insurance...
14 Apr, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Diamond exports may fall up to 15% in FY24, says ICRAIndian cut and polished diamond exports are expected to decrease by 10-15% to $19-20 billion in FY24, following an 8-10% contraction in the...
01 Apr, 2023, 11.42 AM IST
Relief for jewellers as polished diamond prices beat Covid blues, go up three to five percentRough diamond imports fell in value by 74.5% to a provisional $1.2bn during April -August 2020 from a year ago. Over the same period, expor...
03 Oct, 2020, 07.43 PM IST