Belgium’s Diamond Industry see crash in diamond exports
Like the case of Surat, Belgium’s diamond industry is also facing the impact of slump in a very bad patch. For full story, click here
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Surat Diamond Traders will attend global event
Las Vegas announced that it will host a high-profile jewellery exhibition where 113 Indian diamond industrialists, including 20 from Surat, will take part and exhibit their work. For full story, click here
Diamond Industry Recession has claimed two more lives in Gujrat
The slump in the diamond industry has claimed two more lives. In Amreli district a jobless worker and in Surat a diamond broker both consumed poison. For full story, click here
De Beers’ output will cut to create crunch in rough diamonds
While the Indian diamond industry is hoping that demand for polished stones will improve in the coming months, the biggest diamond cutting and polishing hub of Surat is likely to face an acute shortage of roughs. For full story, click here
Small revival of Surat Diamond Industry has brought smiles back
After a slump, diamond market in Surat was abuzz with activity following slight spurt in demand for high quality diamond. Dinesh Nawadia, general secretary, Surat Diamond Association, stated: At the moment, there is requirement in the market for a grade workers who are skilled and who are good in cutting and polishing diamonds. We hire [...]
Diamond Industry Recession claimed two more lives
The slowdown in the diamond industry has claimed two more lives. In Amreli district a jobless worker and in Surat a diamond broker both consumed poison. For full story, click here
Surat Poll Candidates have to tackle diamond industry anguish
As many as 15 contenders for the Surat Lok Sabha seat may soon realise that diamonds are not their best friends. For full story, click here
Job cuts in diamond industry turn workers to Rickshawalas
Job cuts in the diamond industry has resulted many unemployed diamond workers to take up auto-driving in Surat, Gujrat. YA Bandy, in-charge assistant, regional transport officer, stated: Auto driving is the easiest way to earn livelihood for many in Surat. For full story, click here
Financial assistance for jobless diamond workers’ children
Two diamond industry associations in Gujarat have come forward with financial education assistance for the children of jobless diamond workers in the state. Surat Diamond Association secretary Prabhudas Patel, stated: The relief amount would benefit a total of 16,494 children in Surat schools. We have already informed the principals of various schools here that the [...]
Diamond jobs are not forever in India
The woes of India’s diamond city Surat reflect a wider downturn for India’s export sector, which accounts for a fifth of Asia’s third largest economy. For full story, click here
