Archive · 20 Nov 2025
India Seeks Direct Diamond Supply from Botswana
India wants to buy diamonds directly from Botswana to save money and make trade easier.
They talked about this during a special visit by India's president.
Botswana likes the idea and wants to work together more.
GJEPC requested direct supply of rough diamonds from Botswana
Delegation led by GJEPC's Jayenti Savaliya visited Botswana with President Droupadi Murmu
GJEPC presented 'Strengthening India-Botswana Diamond Partnership' white paper to President Boko
Botswana interested in structured cooperation with India's diamond sector
Direct trade channel could benefit both economies
- Who
- GJEPC, SGCCI, K P Solar, diamond companies of Surat and Mumbai, President Droupadi Murmu, President Duma Gideon Boko
- What
- Requested direct diamond supply, presented white paper, discussed structured cooperation
- When
- November 11-14, 2022
- Where
- Botswana
- Why
- To create a more efficient and cost-effective diamond trade pathway
Indian Diamond Industry
Botswana Government
Trade Efficiency
Indian Diamond Industry
Wants to reduce costs and logistical steps
Botswana Government
Interested in structured cooperation to make trade more efficient
- Delegation Size
- Over 100 members
- White Paper Title
- Strengthening India-Botswana Diamond Partnership
- Botswana's Diamond Exports to India
- Over $3 billion annually
- India's Diamond Exports to Botswana
- Over $1 billion annually
