Q) What impact does the US market have on India’s gem and jewellery exports? A: In FY 2024-25, India’s gem and jewellery exports to the US stood at USD 9.97 billion, accounting for about 33% of India’s total exports of around USD 30 billion to the world. In other words, nearly one-third of India’s gem and … Read more
Dear Friends, Last month in my President’s Letter, I called for the industry to unite behind a major marketing campaign to create demand for natural diamonds. Others also sounded this call, and for the first time it seems that we have been heard. It seems that we have found the golden formula that would enable … Read more
Dear Friends, The G7 system of enforcing the sanctions against Russian diamonds is still causing dismay and uncertainty throughout the diamond world. The one-node system, in which all rough must be certified by the Diamond Office in Antwerp, has been in effect since March 1 for all rough diamonds entering the EU, and is supposed … Read more
1. What are your current titles/functions in the diamond industry, both private and organizational? I currently hold the position of CEO & Managing Director at Asian Star Co. Ltd., and I also serve as the Chairman for the 2nd term in the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, the apex body of the gem and … Read more
