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Asian Star has moved to new office in Mumbai

08 november 2012

By October end one of the world’s leading diamantaires Asian Star announced about relocation to its new office in the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai.

“The move to the burgeoning commercial business district, has been much anticipated as the complex offers better infrastructure and facilities to the trade”, said Dharmesh Shah, the Jt. Managing Director of Asian Star. “Availability of integrated facilities such as banks and customs at the venue will ensure that business can be carried-out efficiently and seamlessly”. The spacious new office, FW 6041-44, is equipped with the latest technology and security system.

Established in 1971, Asian Star is engaged in the business of diamond cutting & polishing, jewellery manufacturing and marketing. The Company’s cutting and polishing operations are centrally located in Surat, whilst its jewellery manufacturing operations are situated at SEEPZ and MIDC, in Mumbai. The company has its subsidiary companies across Asia, Europe and America.

The company requests all its customers and the diamond fraternity to take note of its new address:  FW 6041-44, Bharat Diamond Bourse, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Tel: +91 22 61541200.

Veronica Novoselova, Rough-Polished