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Malabar Gold & Diamonds weighs entry into lab-grown diamond segment
The $6.2 billion jewellery retailer is studying consumer preferences as it explores a differentiated play in the emerging lab-grown diamond market
3 min read28 May 2025India’s diamond market to double in five years, says De Beers Group Global CEO
De Beers India’s managing director Amit Pratihari said the company’s expansion plans are well on track, with four new stores set to open this year–two in Mumbai and two in Delhi.
3 min read22 May 2025Why lab-grown diamonds are booming in India—and what’s driving first-time buyers to skip mined stones
Once seen as a compromise, lab-grown diamonds are fast becoming mainstream in India—thanks to falling prices, changing consumer tastes, and a wave of first-time buyers looking beyond tradition.
5 min read29 Apr 2025De Beers India plans record marketing spends this year to help natural diamonds shine on
De Beers's move comes amid a rise in popularity of lab-grown diamonds, which typically cost at least 30-40% less than mined diamonds of a comparable grade. But Amit Pratihari, managing director at De Beers India, said he didn't see the growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds as a threat.
3 min read27 Mar 2025Up 4,360% in 19 months! This small-cap multibagger stock hits 5% upper circuit on ₹215 crore order win
Diamond Power Infrastructure's shares hit the 5% upper circuit limit after securing a ₹215 crore order from Adani Green Energy for the Khavda Power Project. The small-cap stock has seen significant growth, gaining over 100% in the past year despite recent profit booking.
2 min read24 Mar 2025Lab-grown diamond startups up marketing budgets to boost awareness
With an increasing number of Indians taking to lab-grown diamonds in recent months, startups in the space are working fast to expand product lines and augment marketing campaigns.
5 min read5 Mar 2025Gold vs equities: Will Indian investors shift to stocks amid surging gold prices?
Indian households are expected to keep investing into gold than equities, as market experts weigh in to analyse the hedging strategy of the people of the nation.
3 min read24 Feb 2025Priyanka Gill quits Kalaari for a new experiment: a lab-grown diamond brand
In 2022, India’s lab-grown diamond jewellery market was valued at $264.5 million, as per management consultants Technopak. By the end of the next decade, lab-grown diamond jewellery sales are likely to rise at 14.8% CAGR, boosting the market size from $299.9 million in 2023 to $1.1 billion by 2033.
2 min read4 Feb 2025Multibagger stock: Diamond Power Infrastructure shares soar over 1,265% in a year; stock split in focus
Multibagger Stock: Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited has seen a 1,265% stock surge over the past year. A stock split announcement on December 3, 2024, aims to boost investor interest. The company, a major player in power transmission, is well-positioned for future growth.
2 min read29 Nov 2024Diamond retailers under pressure as lab-grown rivals gain ground, festive sales could bring some cheer
India's diamond market is witnessing price reductions, especially for larger stones, despite high gold prices. While natural diamonds remain favored, lab-grown options are emerging. Retailers hope for increased sales during the festive season, despite economic uncertainties.
5 min read24 Sep 2024