, Columnist
Modi Isn't a Diamond's Best Friend
India's cash squeeze has exacerbated the industry's difficulties.
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The past few years have been difficult for the global diamond industry.
After a rapid recovery from the 2008 financial crisis, prices have been sliding since 2011. An index of rough diamonds by Polished Prices, a market data company, last month reached its lowest level since 2010.