More than 50 members of the Young Diamantaires (YD) group embarked on a fact-finding trip to Surat and Mumbai in February, exploring the impact of manufacturing and trading of the local industry and the contribution it makes to the community.
Rapaport’s Joshua Freedman discusses various aspects of the tour with Lita Asscher, president of Royal Asscher Diamond Company, and Harsh Shah, director of Pasavaja Gems, who both rank among the organizers of YD.
The three make insightful observations about their experiences at Surat diamond factories, a behind-the-scenes view of the Bharat Diamond Bourse, the new Surat Diamond Bourse, the difference between Surat and Mumbai, and the role YD is playing in the industry.
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