Gujarat Hira Bourse, a consortium of
diamond merchants is likely to award contract for implementing 'Surat Diamond
Park' in Gujarat. EoIs were invited during May 2006.
Around five entities including L&T,
Shapoorji Pallonji, Nagarjuna Construction Company are shortlisted for the
project. The project would entail an investment of Rs.200 crore.
The park would spread across 110 acres
of land would house more than 250 manufacturing units, shops, offices and
showrooms for diamond and jewellery traders. It will also include jewellery
training centre, diamond bourse and diamond cutting and polishing units. Ernst &
Young has conducted feasibility study for the project.
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