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World's largest beer maker adds Budweiser Magnum whiskey to its India menu

India's love for darker spirits makes the world's largest beer maker enter the whiskey segment in the country

Updated On: 10 Nov 2022 | 10:48 AM IST

De Beers positive on India; expects business this year similar to 2021

This year, the first six months have been strong and the positive consumer sentiment continues and the company is hopeful the business will be similar to last year, De Beers India MD Sachin Jain said.

Updated On: 02 Jul 2022 | 8:06 PM IST

De Beers implements biggest diamonds price increase of 5% in years

The diamond industry has surprised many by the speed of its recovery after being brought to a complete standstill in the first half of last year

Updated On: 20 Jan 2021 | 2:26 AM IST

Cheaper diamonds bring life into the hidden world of gem trading

After refusing to budge on diamond prices during much of the pandemic, De Beers and Alrosa PJSC cut prices by 10%

Updated On: 31 Aug 2020 | 12:26 AM IST

De Beers likely to cut jobs on Covid-19 hit, outlines plans for overhaul

Diamond mining giant De Beers is likely to have to cut jobs, its chief executive said on Thursday, as it outlined plans for an overhaul of its business after the coronavirus hit jewellery demand.

Updated On: 30 Jul 2020 | 10:06 PM IST

DeBeers to rollback return facility next month as scene improves

The over 130-year-old company had relaxed return policies for its sightholders in last couple of months

Updated On: 12 Nov 2019 | 12:35 AM IST

De Beers targets young India to boost sales of diamond ornaments, solitaire

De Beers which contributes nearly 35 per cent of the world rough diamond supplies, has projected to cut production of rough diamond supply in 2019 to 31 million carats from 35 last year

Updated On: 09 Aug 2019 | 12:33 AM IST

De Beers cuts production of rough diamonds, bets $170 million on marketing

Market expected to remain under pressure in near future, says CFO

Updated On: 29 Jul 2019 | 12:55 AM IST

De Beers building blockchain to track diamonds from mine to customer

India's all large and small processors, retailers will also be integrated

Updated On: 03 Aug 2018 | 1:14 AM IST

De Beers makes historic u-turn by selling man-made diamonds

The strategy will create a big price gap between mined and lab diamonds and pressure rivals that specialise in synthesised stones

Updated On: 29 May 2018 | 10:48 PM IST

Diamond group De Beers buys out retail partner LVMH

Analysts said the joint venture no longer fitted LVMH's strategy

Updated On: 24 Mar 2017 | 2:12 AM IST

De Beers to start forward contracts on fixed price

De Beers would conduct its first such contract on February 16

Updated On: 20 Jan 2017 | 1:24 AM IST

De Beers to expand synthetic diamond testing facility in Surat

De Beers plans to make 200-300 PhosView devices next year in UK to detect synthetic diamonds

Updated On: 09 Dec 2016 | 1:30 PM IST

At De Beers: Millennials and diamonds

India is heavily invested in the gold business, but becoming invested in the diamond business, too, says CEO De Beers

Updated On: 08 Dec 2016 | 11:38 PM IST

De Beers invests $5mn to expand diamond grading unit in Gujarat

De Beers, world's leading rough diamond suppliers hopes to invest more in India as it sees India and China as strong markets

Updated On: 07 Dec 2016 | 12:06 AM IST

To beat slowdown, De Beer begins polished diamonds selling service

B2B service to offer third party sales on membership basis, plans to exploit its brand value

Updated On: 05 Nov 2016 | 3:14 PM IST

De Beers to raise prices since 2014

Slowing demand from China and an industry-wide credit crunch led De Beers to lower prices about 15 per cent last year

Updated On: 07 Apr 2016 | 12:30 AM IST

De Beers enters used jewellery segment

Offers Forevermark consumers to sell their ornaments, solitaire to it at a fair price

Updated On: 23 Mar 2016 | 12:13 AM IST