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Surat diamond workers demand 30 per cent wage hike
As many as 5,000 diamond workers in Surat took to the streets to mark the start of an indefinite strike.Members of the Diamond Workers Union Gujurat (DWUG) are demanding a 30 per cent pay increase from employees, together with a package from the government of other measures aimed at helping businesses workers and their families.
Diamond workers in Surat have initiated strike action, demanding a 30% wage hike. They claim their wages have remained stagnant for over a decade.The diamond industry in Surat is experiencing a significant slowdown, leading to financial distress for many workers. Reports indicate that some workers have resorted to suicide due to these hardships.
Key Demands include wage increases,a government relief package formation of a welfare board and Financial support for the families of workers who have died by suicide.
Surat is a major center for diamond cutting and polishing, employing a large workforce.he slowdown in the diamond industry is having a large impact on the city.Workers have stated that they have previously given memorandums to the government, and felt that there has been a lack of action.
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KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery Rolls Out Nationwide ‘Shop Sparkle Win’ Campaign Across 218 Cities, With 823 Vehicles Up For Grabs
The campaign will run through the first week of December 2026, with customers eligible to participate on diamond jewellery purchases worth ₹25,000 and gold jewellery purchases worth ₹75,000
KISNA KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, one of India’s foremost jewellery brands, has rolled out its nationwide KISNA Shop Sparkle Win Campaign ’26 across 218 cities in 24 states, offering customers the opportunity to win 823 vehicles, comprising 247 cars and 576 scooters, during the festive season.
Customers receive one lucky draw coupon on diamond jewellery purchases worth Rs. 25,000 and one coupon on gold jewellery purchases worth Rs. 75,000. The campaign comprises three lucky draws and will continue through the first week of December 2026, culminating in the final draw for the car prizes.
Timed around one of the country’s key jewellery-buying periods, Shop Sparkle Win adds an element of excitement to festive purchases. Eligible coupon holders are invited to their respective KISNA stores, where winners are selected through a live ballot process, bringing the celebration closer to customers across markets.
Speaking on the campaign, Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder & Managing Director, Hari Krishna Group, said,
“Festivals are moments when families come together to celebrate traditions, relationships and new beginnings, and jewellery has always been an integral part of these occasions. At KISNA, we have consistently looked at ways to make these moments more memorable and rewarding. Following the strong response to our previous Bumper Lucky Draw, KISNA Shop Sparkle Win Campaign ’26 takes this approach forward at a wider scale, enabling us to celebrate with customers across the country.”
Parag Shah, CEO, KISNA Diamond & Gold Jewellery, added,
“Jewellery purchases today are shaped not only by design and craftsmanship, but also by the value, flexibility and assurance customers receive through the buying journey. Our proposition addresses these considerations through initiatives such as the Gold Rate Protection Scheme, old gold exchange options and our diamond jewellery buyback programme. Customers can avail up to 95% exchange value on diamond jewellery, including making charges, providing greater flexibility and long-term value beyond the initial purchase.”
The campaign is being amplified through BTL activations, social media and digital campaigns across markets. Building on KISNA’s earlier customer reward initiatives, including the Bumper Lucky Draw and #Shop_Sparkle_Win reflects the brand’s continued focus on strengthening its retail proposition and creating more engaging jewellery-buying experiences across India.
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