Cutting diamonds in India

Surat, a city in India's Gujarat state, has become the world's largest processor of uncut diamonds, handling 70% of the stones that enter the international market. This shift has occurred as Israel's diamond processing industry has declined, with much of its business moving to India. Despite having no diamond mines, India benefits from cheap labor and skilled stone cutters. However, Africa, particularly South Africa, is attempting to challenge India's dominance by processing its own raw diamonds. The competition is intensifying as both regions vie for control of the diamond processing market.

Which city in India has become the largest processor of uncut diamonds?

• Jaipur

• Surat

• Delhi

• Mumbai

What percentage of diamonds entering the international market are processed in Surat?

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

• 60%

How much does India earn annually from diamond exports?

• 100 million U.S. dollars

• 500 million U.S. dollars

• 1 billion U.S. dollars

• 258 million U.S. dollars

What is the monthly salary of a typical stone cutter in India?

• 100 U.S. dollars

• 200 U.S. dollars

• 150 U.S. dollars

• 180 U.S. dollars

Which country is trying to expand its diamond processing industry to compete with India?

• Russia

• Brazil

• South Africa

• Australia