In a futuristic move, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Dec 17) launched the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), proudly dubbed the “world’s biggest workspace”.

Exclusive: Meet the architects of Surat Diamond Bourse, world's largest office, surpassing US Pentagon

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Dec 17) inaugurated the world’s largest office building, Surat Diamond Bourse, in Gujarat. The Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) building is located at Khajod village near Gujarat’s Surat city.

Indian PM Modi inaugurates Surat Diamond Bourse, world’s largest office building, in Gujarat

The city of Surat in the Indian state of Gujrat has one of the world's largest diamond industries however diamond factory owners are complaining about low demand for these precious stones in the international market. Our principal correspondent Disha Shah elaborates on why is this happening?

How did sanctions hit Surat's diamond industry?

There is a perception in the eyes of the world that people who are born in very rich families seldom leave the comfort of their luxurious life and make a living of their own.

India: 8-year-old daughter of diamond merchant in Surat gives up luxurious life to embrace monkhood

Experts are believing that the Surat diamond industry could face losses of Rs 8,000 cr. This is because Hong Kong and China are integral to India's diamond export. Polished diamonds of worth Rs 50,000 cr are exported from Surat to Hong Kong every year.

Coronavirus hits Surat diamond industry

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Exclusive: Meet the architects of Surat Diamond Bourse, world's largest office, surpassing US Pentagon

Indian PM Modi inaugurates Surat Diamond Bourse, world’s largest office building, in Gujarat

How did sanctions hit Surat's diamond industry?

India: 8-year-old daughter of diamond merchant in Surat gives up luxurious life to embrace monkhood

Coronavirus hits Surat diamond industry