Surat: A major diamond heist has shaken India's diamond hub after thieves broke into a polishing unit in Kapodra during the festive holidays, escaping with diamonds worth over ₹25 crore, cash, and CCTV-DVRs. Exploiting a three-day shutdown, the gang targeted the fourth-floor factory in Kapoorwadi. They first disabled the fire alarm, broke open the only wooden entry door, and slipped inside. The absence of cameras on that floor aided their plan. Once in, they dismantled a glass partition, cut ...Read More

Surat: A leading diamond company located in Surat, Bhavnagar, and other cities, Maruti Impex, has announced a temporary closure of its operations for the next 3 to 4 months. The closure affects around 15,000 staff members, including diamond artisans, computer operators, and support staff across Surat, Bhavnagar, Amreli, and Junagadh. With uncertainty about the resumption of operations, the company has advised its staff to seek alternative employment. Salaries for employees were cleared up to ...Read More

Surat: Govind Dholakia, the founder-chairman of the diamond manufacturing and exporting company Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), presented a unique gift to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The gift, a natural diamond carved in the shape of India’s map, is named Navbharat Ratna. This 2.120-carat diamond symbolises India’s unity, beauty, and brilliance. It was crafted by skilled artisans from Surat and presented to PM Modi by Govindbhai Dholakia. The diamond took approximately 3,700 m...Read More

Amreli: Diamond units in Amreli district have declared Diwali vacation from 26 October for a one-month period. Due to the slowdown pertaining to the Israel War, around one-third of the total 960 units are already non-functional, while the other units are working for limited hours. While the vacation will start on October 26th, the date of reopening is not declared by diamond units. Amreli district has over 402,000 workers employed in diamond units. DeshGujaratRead More