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“This diamond is not small, but the world’s best. Even the biggest buildings of the world pale before the shine of this diamond. This building is the symbol of new strength and determination of new India,” the Prime Minister said.
He recalled that in
the past, buyers from
84 countries used to
come to Surat for trading, but because of Surat Diamond Bourse, the city will attract buyers from 175 countries.
He said that with India’s largest customs clearance house, jewellery mall, international banking and safe vault facilities, the Surat Diamond Bourse will provide a world-class business experience. He said that India’s share in the global gem &jewellery exports is 3.50%, but the central government has identified the gem &jewellery sector as a focus area to increase the exports to double digits.
“Make in India has become an influential brand globally and the Surat Diamond Bourse is the best example of it. The building is a symbol of India’s design, concept, engineering, architecture, and self-reliance. The Surat Diamond Bourse will prove to be a game-changer for the country’s economy,” he said, expressing conference that the bourse will emerge as a one-stop-centre for diamond workers, merchants, traders, and buyers.
The Prime Minister also called upon the Indian gems &jewellery industry to play its part in making India the third-largest economy in the next five years and contribute to building a developed India.
The Surat Diamond Bourse is a part of the Diamond Research and Mercantile
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