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CARATS 2025 – India’s Premier B2B Loose Diamond Exhibition Opens Grandly in Surat
The event, organized by the Surat Diamond Association (SDA), promises to be a landmark gathering for the diamond trade, running from 11th to 13th July 2025.
CARATS 2025 – Surat Diamond Expo, India’s most premium B2B loose diamond exhibition, was inaugurated with grandeur at Avadh Utopia, Surat.
The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of several industry stalwarts and dignitaries, including Govindbhai Dholakia, Chairman of Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB); Vinod Dabhi, Convenor of CARATS; Jagdishbhai Khunt, President of SDA; along with senior members from SDB, SDA, and key players from the gems and jewellery (GJ) industry.
CARATS 2025 serves as a premium platform for loose diamond manufacturers, traders, and buyers to engage in high-level business interactions and showcase the finest quality diamonds. With Surat being the global hub of diamond cutting and polishing, the expo reaffirms the city’s pivotal role in shaping the future of the global diamond trade.
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GIA Board Of Governors In India To Discuss Industry Priorities and Expand Grading Services Scope
GJEPC Proposed Building On The Traditional 4Cs Framework With Greater Emphasis On Rarity, Traceability, Provenance and Exclusivity To Help Consumers Better Understand The Characteristics and Story Of Natural Diamonds
The GIA Board of Governors delegation, led by Pritesh Patel, President and Chief Executive Officer of GIA met dignitaries and senior leadership of the Indian GJ leadership at an event titled INDIA IN BRILLIANCE . Amit Pratihari, MD-GIA India was present at the event.The highlight was a fireside chat with Ajoy Chawla, MD Titan Co Ltd , Pritesh Patel and Amit Pratihari.
Earlier GJEPC welcomed the GIA Board of Governors delegation, led by Pritesh Patel, to its Mumbai head office on 14 October 2026 for discussions on industry priorities, certification services and opportunities to strengthen India’s position in the global gem and jewellery trade.
GJEPC recommended setting up a GIA verification service within Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), with a defined timeline, to make diamond verification more accessible and help deter fraudulent cases and fake laser inscriptions.
GJEPC urged GIA to extend grading services in India to diamonds of all sizes, including stones above 3.99 carats, as well as fancy-colour diamonds. The Council highlighted the delays and logistical challenges involved in sending such stones overseas for grading.
GJEPC proposed building on the traditional 4Cs framework with greater emphasis on rarity, traceability, provenance and exclusivity to help consumers better understand the characteristics and story of natural diamonds.
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