In a reaffirmation of his commitment, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia assured the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) delegation of two forthcoming international flights.
The meeting, held in New Delhi on 28 November, extended an invitation to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia for the inauguration ceremony on December 17.
Since November 21, the Surat Diamond Bourse has witnessed a rapid surge in activity, with over 135 diamond companies commencing operations. According to reports, SDB Chairman Vallabhbhai Patel’s company, Kiran Gems, announced an attractive incentive of 2 percent discount for brokers and traders visiting their office for diamond trading. Other firms within the bourse have followed suit, rolling out appealing offers in the diamond market.
The response to the 2 percent offer has been remarkable, drawing brokers and traders from major hubs like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Rajkot to the Surat Diamond Bourse, infusing the market with increased activity and trade opportunities. The proactive start by these diamond companies ahead of the official inauguration has set an encouraging tone for the Surat Diamond Bourse.
Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough & Polished
