Surat Diamond Bourse

Surat Diamond Bourse is a large diamond trading complex on Sachin-Hazira Bypass Road in Khajod, Surat, Gujarat, India. It houses over 4,000 traders and a customs house, and includes a mall of 27 diamond-jewellery showrooms. Surat is the centre of India's diamond cutting and polishing industry, and the bourse brings trading, customs clearance and retail jewellery together in one complex on the southern edge of the city.

For visitors, the practical point is access. Office areas are restricted to members and authorised visitors, so tourists cannot simply walk through the trading floors or tour a cutting factory. The public-facing element is the jewellery mall, where showrooms sell finished diamond jewellery, including rings, pendants, earrings and bridal sets, at showroom prices. Because the goods are produced from Surat's own cutting and polishing industry, buyers have access to certified stones and a wide choice of settings, though choices should be made carefully. Reputable showrooms provide grading or certification for stones, and visitors should ask to see this documentation and verify it before paying.

Prices in diamond jewellery are driven by weight, cut, colour, clarity and metal content, and are usually presented with a making charge. Bargaining is possible, mainly on making charges and on larger purchases, though not in the manner of a street market. Payment is possible by bank transfer, card or UPI at established showrooms, and large purchases generally require identification under Indian regulations. GST is charged on jewellery and a proper invoice should be obtained. There is no general tourist tax-refund scheme for goods purchased in India, so visitors should not plan on a refund at departure.

The atmosphere is corporate and quiet, in contrast with Surat's busy bazaars, with security checks, formal reception areas and polished showrooms. Showrooms keep daytime hours, while trading offices operate by appointment. Food options are limited to on-site facilities in the complex, and the remote location means visitors should arrange transport in advance. Anyone wanting to visit specific offices should arrange authorisation beforehand with a member trader.