Surat: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Surat International Diamond Trade Centre (SIDC) have launched the India Rough Diamond Show (IRDS) at the Surat Diamond Bourse. The first slot of the 35-day show, scheduled from April 6 to May 10, has received a strong response, with around 250 companies participating in the auction within the first five days. A Dubai-based company, Star Gems, has displayed rough diamonds worth ₹270 crore at the show. Buyers have arrived not on...Read More

Surat: India’s gems and jewellery trade witnessed mixed trends up to September 2025, shaped by contrasting global and domestic factors. Despite the impact of U.S. tariffs, exports of cut and polished diamonds remained robust, while rising gold and silver prices kept profit margins for diamond and jewellery companies thin. Ahead of the festive season, gold and silver imports saw a notable surge. In September 2025, exports of natural cut and polished diamonds rose to USD 1.36 billion, up from U...Read More