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TMS Ep363: Vodafone Idea, Air India, bank stocks, lab-grown diamonds

Is Vodafone Idea out of the woods? Is Air India turning the corner under new management? Is the selling in bank stocks after Adani group fallout overdone? What are lab-grown diamonds? All answers here

TMS Ep363: Vodafone Idea, Air India, bank stocks, lab-grown diamonds
Updated On : 07 Feb 2023 | 8:00 AM IST

Jewellery industry seeks abolition of duty on lab-grown diamonds in Budget

Gem and jewellery exporters on Sunday urged the government to announce support measures like the abolition of import duty on raw material for lab-grown diamonds and jewellery repair policy to promote the sector and boost shipments in the forthcoming Budget. The industry also suggested the introduction of presumptive taxation on diamond sales at special notified zones and the introduction of the proposed DESH bill, which seeks to replace the existing law for special economic zones. Seeking a kind of "diamond package" in the forthcoming Budget, the industry said in light of the high inflation and economic crisis in the US and Europe and frequent lockdowns in China, the exports of diamonds and jobs in Surat have been impacted. The conventional source of rough diamonds across the world faces threats of deposit depletion, which also contribute to the exponential increase in the cost of extraction. Industries have thus found lab-grown diamonds to be a profitable alternative. These lab-gr

Jewellery industry seeks abolition of duty on lab-grown diamonds in Budget
Updated On : 08 Jan 2023 | 1:08 PM IST

Surat's polishing industry in for a treat as lab-grown diamonds find favour

Of the roughly 8,000 polishing units in Gujarat city, 15% polish lab-grown diamonds exclusively

Surat's polishing industry in for a treat as lab-grown diamonds find favour
Updated On : 23 Aug 2022 | 1:07 AM IST

Double the pain for Surat diamond industry as demand falls, costs rise

Western markets fear recession and domestic business is uncertain ahead of festival season later this year

Double the pain for Surat diamond industry as demand falls, costs rise
Updated On : 25 Jul 2022 | 11:34 PM IST

Buying a diamond? Get a fix on the four Cs before you pick up a fiery stone

Your love affair with the precious stones doesn't end with the purchase. You've really got to take care of the ice to keep the blemishes away. Here are tips on how to buy diamonds.

Buying a diamond? Get a fix on the four Cs before you pick up a fiery stone
Updated On : 20 May 2022 | 2:27 PM IST

Russia impact: Surat diamond industry stares at massive job losses in June

The month of May offers some respite with 25 per cent workers sent on leave till June

Russia impact: Surat diamond industry stares at massive job losses in June
Updated On : 19 May 2022 | 2:55 PM IST

'The Enigma': Mystery black diamond up for auction; crypto accepted

Also known as a carbonado diamond, it is possible the black diamond came from outer space

'The Enigma': Mystery black diamond up for auction; crypto accepted
Updated On : 27 Jan 2022 | 8:10 AM IST

March Gem & Jewellery exports halve as Covid-19 delivers a body blow

The lockdown is the latest in a string of adverse events to have hit the industry

March Gem & Jewellery exports halve as Covid-19 delivers a body blow
Updated On : 02 Apr 2020 | 12:59 AM IST

$45,000 diamond pendant redefines jewellery with high-end movements

The Passion pendant is a fresh take on making animated wearable art

$45,000 diamond pendant redefines jewellery with high-end movements
Updated On : 18 Aug 2017 | 10:36 PM IST

Diamond jewellery sector to remain subdued on volatility

India's path to more sustainable public finances will also involve initial adjustments to consumer spending

Diamond jewellery sector to remain subdued on volatility
Updated On : 20 Sep 2016 | 1:53 AM IST

Slowdown in diamond jewellery

The developments in the Indian market are important since most of the rough diamonds ('roughs' in trade parlance) mined in the world are cut and polished in this country

Slowdown in diamond jewellery
Updated On : 28 Apr 2016 | 2:20 AM IST