Articles by Ajit Joshi
Angadia banking system forced to halt in Mumbai as elections begin
The Election Commission of India’s model code of conduct restricts people from travelling with cash over ₹50,000 without valid papers
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 09:25 AM IST
SDB offers sops to airlines to build business
The Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) is in talks with airlines to start twice-a-day flights between Mumbai and Surat and has offered to pay for any unsold tickets. The SDB is trying to attract diamond merchants and improve connectivity to the diamond hub. Air traffic to Surat has decreased in recent years, but the SDB hopes that increased flights will boost connectivity. The proposal has received support from the Mumbai-based Bharat Diamond Bourse. Airlines like IndiGo and SpiceJet are considering the proposal, but have not officially commented on it.
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 08:18 AM IST
The promise of Surat’s carat lane
As the sector grew exponentially, diamond traders first moved into Prasad Chambers, and eventually in 1975 into its exclusive building of Pancharatna
Updated on Jul 02, 2023 09:57 AM IST
How Surat's Diamond Bourse is wooing Mumbai merchants
The rent at the Bharat Diamond Bourse at BKC is in the range of ₹700 per sq ft, while the maintenance costs at additional ₹150-200 per sq ft.
Updated on May 30, 2023 08:05 AM IST
Ajit Joshi
Surat diamond bourse awaits Mumbai glitter
Mumbai traders say they do not want to incur establishment cost, transport cost and take on overheads of maintenance when the trading business is facing a tough road ahead
Updated on May 30, 2023 12:25 AM IST
Ajit Joshi, Mumbai