Destination India
India is the largest diamond-cutting and jewelry manufacturing center in the world, and the IADC can make it easier for you to include India as a destination on your next buying trip. The valuable assistance offered by the IADC will benefit you, your company, and ultimately your customers. With its low labor costs, efficient state-of-the-art factories, and sophisticated technology, India has become the supplier of first choice among buyers seeking all types of jewelry. Buying from India has never been easier. Let IADC prove it to you!
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Your Travel Guide to India 2008
With our experience traveling to India, we can guide you to stylish, high-quality jewelry at factory direct pricing. We can provide the following services:
- A Travel Guide to India with tips on traveling, dining, shopping, and culture
- Assistance in obtaining visas
- Assistance in choosing the right hotels
- Confirmed appointments with Indo Argyle Diamond Council (IADC) members at their jewelry manufacturing facilities or at their loose- diamond sales offices
- Passes for access into and out of the SEEPZ (Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone) area, the jewelry manufacturing zone near the airport
- The IADC recommends that the best time to travel to India is October thru March, in terms of weather.
- India's jewelry and diamond industries are open Monday-Saturday 9:30 am to 6:30 pm.
What is SEEPZ?
The Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) was established in 1973-74 exclusively for manufacturing and exporting of electronic items. It is located in the vicinity of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), Andheri (East), which over the years has become a landmark of Mumbai.
Starting off with fewer than 10 jewelry exporters in the late 1980’s, today there are around 80 with an additional 55 information technology firms. More than 60 new jewelry firms have applied to establish a presence in the SEEPZ, further increasing its reputation as an integral part of the Indian gem and jewelry sector at a time when industry leaders and the government are looking to rapidly expand exports.
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