Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) recently marked 42 years of incorporation and 16 years since the commencement of operations at the BDB Complex in BKC with a special programme graced by chief guest H.E. Mr. Pierre Steverlynck, Consul General of Belgium in Mumbai, in the presence of leading diamantaires.
Mehul Shah, Vice President, BDB and President, WFDB, explained the significance of celebrating twin milestones – 42 years of incorporation and 16 years of operations. “BDB began with a vision and is now the world’s largest operational bourse, and a symbol of India’s leadership in the diamond world and excellence in every aspect of operations,” adding that Antwerp and Mumbai’s close relationship based on trust, trade and friendship went back over 100 years.
Speaking on the occasion, Anoop Mehta, President, BDB, welcomed Mr. Steverlynck who has recently assumed charge as Consul General of Belgium in Mumbai. “The BDB leadership has always enjoyed a very special relationship with the Belgian consulate,” he added, “built on the longstanding bonds between the diamond industry in our two countries.”
Congratulating employees who received long service (5-30 years) awards, Mr. Steverlynck said, “The consolidated knowledge and experience of so many from those at the top to a number of others who contributed in various ways, is an asset to the industry.”