Panna diamonds to be showcased first time ever at Surat International Diatrade Centre; stones weighing 24,000 carat in all, and valued at Rs 25 cr will be displayed between Sept 24-27
US buyers are looking at India favourable as India already exports $10 billion worth jewellery there
Fears India will lose leadership in diamond processing, shifting of manufacturing units to tax havens
The fall in G&J shipment was largely driven by a sharp fall in exports of cut and polished diamonds