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
West Asia war: Amid gloom and doom in Surat and Tiruppur’s textile clusters, one industry offers hopeAs the West Asia conflict drags down most sectors in India’s two major textile hubs, one segment in Surat is opening up new opportunities
13 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
From rough to radiance: Surat’s diamond industry that powers millionsNatural diamonds' value stems from human skill, transforming raw stones into meaningful treasures. India, particularly Surat, processes ove...
16 Mar, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
'US will remain dependent on India,' Surat Diamond Traders confidant of riding out Trump Tariff effectsThe US tariffs of 50% on Indian imports have commenced, potentially impacting Surat's diamond industry, though stakeholders anticipate only...
28 Aug, 2025, 01.17 PM IST
Diamond workers try their hands at jewellery makingSurat's diamond units are moving into jewellery manufacturing as global demand for natural diamonds drops. Rising demand for gold jewellery...
25 Dec, 2024, 11.45 PM IST
India's diamond units take longer Diwali break, get workers worriedIndia's diamond industry, centered in Surat, is facing a month-long shutdown due to weak demand from the US and China. The prolonged closur...
05 Nov, 2024, 12.27 AM IST
Surat's diamond industry loses shine: Factory closures, job losses, & falling orders hit hardSurat's diamond business is in crisis due to declining global demand and competition from lab-grown diamonds. Workers face job losses and r...
06 Oct, 2024, 09.16 PM IST
Thousands of Surat workers are caught in Russia-West crossfireRussia-Ukraine war has impacted the diamond industry in Surat, Gujarat, leading to job losses and factory closures. Western sanctions on Ru...
25 Sep, 2024, 08.37 PM IST
India to become third largest economy in my third term, guarantees PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse, the world's largest office complex, stating that India will be among the...
18 Dec, 2023, 11.47 AM IST
'Modi's guarantee' gaining wider acceptance after state wins: PM ModiThe government has a roadmap for the next 25 years and is working on the goals of a $5 trillion economy and a $10 trillion economy, Modi sa...
18 Dec, 2023, 12.35 AM IST
20,000 jobs lost in Surat as diamond demand fadesSurat, the main centre of India's diamond industry, offers employment to some 800,000 workers in its 4,000-odd cutting and polishing units....
06 Jan, 2023, 12.50 AM IST
Gujarat: No impact of COVID-19 on Surat's diamond industryMajority of workers have migrated here from Saurashtra and north Gujarat, while only 10 per cent are from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and...
16 Apr, 2021, 05.16 PM IST
Coronavirus: Surat diamond industry stares at Rs 8,000 cr lossThe Surat diamond industry is likely to face a loss of around Rs 8,000 crore in next two months as Hong Kong, which is a major export desti...
05 Feb, 2020, 01.35 PM IST
- Surat diamond units form company to tap mines directly
Move to minimise Antwerp’s role, challenge biggies like De Beers, Rio Tinto.
17 Aug, 2010, 09.19 AM IST
- Surat diamond industry decides to offer performance bonus to check attrition
For the first time in 50 yrs, Rs 65K-cr Surat diamond industry has decided to offer its workers a performance bonus.
07 Apr, 2010, 02.13 AM IST
- Sparkleing start in Surat from today
Having battled recession woes, fall in consumer demand globally, shutdowns and layoffs, diamond barons will get together at ‘Sparkle,’ a tw...
26 Dec, 2008, 01.46 AM IST
- Rough road for Surat diamond industry
Until recently, the Surat diamond industry was faced with a problem of increasing rough diamond prices and shrinking workforce.
21 Oct, 2008, 12.00 AM IST