Articles tagged under: SDB

“250 of 4000 Offices Now Operational at Surat Diamond Bourse”

February 24, 2026
“250 of 4000 Offices Now Operational at Surat Diamond Bourse”

Surat: Business activity at the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) is witnessing a steady rise, with claims that around 250 offices have now become operational within the sprawling complex. Out of the total 4,000 offices at SDB, nearly 100 new traders reportedly commenced operations on February 18, adding to the previously functional 150 offices. This has taken the total number of active offices to approximately 250, signaling renewed momentum in the diamond trading ecosystem. Brokers Form Associati...Read More

Major diamond traders now assure shift to SDB by February 18

January 20, 2026
Major diamond traders now assure shift to SDB by February 18

Surat: In a renewed effort to make the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) fully functional, authorities have announced a fresh deadline for the relocation of leading diamond traders from Mahidharpura. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Saturday held discussions with around 45 diamond traders from Mahidharpura, during which it was agreed that operations would shift to the SDB from February 18. Earlier this week, a separate meeting was also conducted with another group of traders to deliberate on th...Read More

Harsh Sanghavi Tasked with Reviving Surat Diamond Bourse; Holds Meeting

July 27, 2025
Harsh Sanghavi Tasked with Reviving Surat Diamond Bourse; Holds Meeting

Surat: The Maharashtra Government is developing a 21.3-acre Diamond and Jewellery Park in the Mahape industrial area, in collaboration with the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) model. As the existing Bharat Diamond Bourse in Mumbai is running out of capacity, the new India Jewellery Park is being constructed to accommodate 2,000 new offices and manufacturing units. If this project in Mumbai is completed on time, the future of the Surat-ba...Read More

Mahesh Gadhvi resigns as Surat Diamond Bourse CEO

April 02, 2025
Mahesh Gadhvi resigns as Surat Diamond Bourse CEO

Surat: Mahesh Gadhvi, who played a key role in establishing the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) as its CEO, has resigned from his position. Surat Diamond Bourse Committee Vice President and Spokesperson Laljibhai Patel told the media that Gadhvi had previously been involved in the Kiran Hospital project and was later appointed CEO of SDB due to his strong performance. “Being an expert in the construction industry, he had been requesting to return to his preferred profession for the past year. He v...Read More