De Beers sees India as a bright spot, notes early recovery signs in US
India has been emerging as a bright spot for the cut and polished diamonds amidst a slowdown[…]
India’s Government Urged to Adopt Lab Grown Rules
India's government is being urged to adopt the same rules on lab grown terminology
Indian Digger’s Diamond Fetches $111,000
A 19.22 carat diamond, recovered from a shallow mine by a part-time digger in India's Panna district,[…]
Shutdown for 15,000 Diamond Workers after Boss Suffers Stroke
The company's founder, Suresh Lakhani, aged 45, suffered a stroke three months ago and remains in a
“Life-Changing” Diamonds Fail to Find Buyers
Farmers and laborers rent small patches of land from the government and regularly recover gems worth potentially[…]
Another Big Drop for India’s Rough Exports
India’s exports of polished diamonds suffered yet another big fall in September, down 22.9 per cent, according[…]
Call for Clear Lab Grown Labels in India
The Indian government is facing calls to adopt US guidelines to distinguish lab growns from natural diamonds.[…]
India’s Polished Exports Fall Again in August
India's exports of polished diamonds fell by 23.8 per cent year-on-year in August
Huge Budget Boost for India’s Diamond Industry
India's diamond industry welcomed a raft of measures announced in today's budget