Interview with Jimit Mehta

Tell us, how you started your career in Diamond market?
Took training at Shreeji Rajendra Classes, Opera House. Since last 7 years I am working in diamond industry mainly as diamond Assorter.
First job was with RS Export – got solid experience in diamond assortment. Later started working at Rajesh Gems – diamond assortment, buying & selling.

If not diamond industry which other profession you would have chosen?
My family business of Dry Fruits.

How was 2008 slowdown for you?
I would say – I got lucky in time. Just before slowdown I moved from RS Exports to Rajesh Gems. During slowdown RS Exports had to cut down salaries by 25% whereas Rajesh Gems supported us, they even raised our salary to ease the environment.

Have you seen good not so good in diamond market?
I have come across both – most of it is good.

Not so good – I would point out recent incident of Bomb blasts inside our market. This incident has brought to everyone’s notice that we live in a unpredictable world and our markets lack security aspect. Many talk about shifting to BKC (Bharat Diamond Bourse) – but I think even that is not feasible. For many commuting to BKC is more risky then you can imagine.

One more message I would like to share with business owners is that it is very important for them to take care of employees in bad times. Slowdowns and recessions are the times when your real identity comes to surface, please help your employees to continue their work and in return you will get long term returns and reputation.

What do you think about position of Indian Diamond Industry in the world?
I think we are doing pretty well. Strong base compared to many different parts of the world. Recently Gujarat government wanted whole Mumbai market to move to Gujarat, of-course no one is moving, but that goes to show that we are really contributing to economy and people would love to host us.

If you get chances to change one thing in diamond market what it would be?
I would like to change arrangements in our market. Do not really like people doing business on street, there should community based facility which is shared by people; you can use it when required, show your stones to buyers and sellers and complete your deal. Also if there was way to restrict access to our area with only Identity card. We have such secured access system for Prasad and other buildings, but something similar for whole area would be great to have.

Any though decision in your life you can share?
I am in process of moving my base to Ahmedabad and work for Jinjuwada Bro. Jewellers, I think it took me strong planning before taking decision. Hopefully it will turn out a good one for me.

Any suggestion to diamondbhai.com readers?
This is my personal thinking – for new comers – only if you have strong network or connection – start career in Diamond market – else there’s going to be tough and long path you will have to cover.

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As we all know that Diamond Market is soon going to shift Bandra Kurla Complex – Bharat Diamond Bourse.  So it will be easy to hire a place in Pancharatna Building & Parsad Chembers.

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Interview with Abhishek Patel

How did you start your career in diamond industry as Software developer?
I was fresher and was hunting for job. Came across vacancy at Shree ram Krishna Export at surat, so have been there passed in interview & joined as software developer. Worked with surat factory for 4 to 5 months & got opportunity to come Mumbai office to develop program for Polish diamond program.  I have had never been plan that I will work in diamond industry.

At surat I was developing program for rough to polish diamond process. In Mumbai did software development for online sale’s, website developing accounting, customers demand in software & many more.

So have spent more then 5 years in Shree Ram Krishna Export, later started working for different IT company.

If you have not been in IT than which profession you would chose?
I would have chose to go in Navy, it was my childhood dream

Do you consider anyone as your Mentor?
Although I have spent most of my career in Diamond Industry, I am really Software Developer at heart. I take lot of inspiration from what Bill Gates has achieved. Also consider Mark zuckerberg(Facebook) and Sergey Brin & Larry Page(google) as mentors.

Inside Diamond market I am highly inspired by work done by Govindbhai Dholakia from SRK Exports(Surat). I have also worked with Rahullbhai Dholakia, he really kept all team members like family member.
In all almost everyone I have met in Diamond Industry give lot of importance to relationship.

How was the slow down for you in 2008?
I think if I was in pure IT company I would have gone through tough times. Being in Diamond Industry with a solid Employer, I was out of any fear. I saw people around me working very hard. We pushed ourself to do extra work to make our systems more customer friendly and grow business.

What do think about recent bomb blasts (13-7-2011) in diamond market?
Life lost has made permanent loss there is nothing that can replace it. However I don’t think affects the energy and enthusiasm inside Diamond market. I think we should move to BKC as things are more organised and well planned. Security aspect is covered well. In Charni Road for obvious reasons we cannot implement 100% security, since its a open public place. Indian Diamond Industry is a solid player in India economy and we deserve to be located in a facility with proper arrangements. It will also change image of our Industry and make us world class.

What changes have you seen in diamond market in last 5 years?
As I have been in IT related activities, I would share something related to my work. IT have changed lot of thing in diamond market. Latest technologies like RFID are used for stock taking. Ofcourse nothing can replace the accuracy and judgement of real Human. But lot of Manual repeatative activities – like counting 1000 stones, which manually take 30 minutes, software does that in minutes.

For cutting rough diamonds new machine are launched with these manual error are reduce and working is done accurate & loss are also done is minimum.

Online websites are helping in sales. People save lot of time and are able to find best deals. Saves time & money, both valuable factors in business.

What changes do you see in diamond market?
In last 5 years, IT has changed the picture of diamond market. There is lot of new technology  coming out for Manufacturing. Like, checking the inscription on stone diamond takes seconds and is done without error.  So going forward people will save time & effort. This will create opportunity for employees to pay attention to other important business aspects.

There is a misconception that IT replaces real human, but in reality if you see IT has grown in last 10-15 years, and even businesses have grown. So what really happens is IT and technology in general solves problems and people get chance to expand and do things which previously they were not doing it.

Any good or not so good things you have come across in Diamond Market?
Good: people are very hard working and they are sharp in wealth creation.

Not so good: I see lot of people overworking and not spending quality time with family and socially.

Any though decision you have took in your life?
Due to gods grace I think things have kept moving, never really had tough times.

What is your favorite pass time?
I am Software geek, love to execute projects which solve business problems, no bullshit business.

What would you like to say about Diamondbhai.com?
Modules like Jobs.diamondbhai.com and Market.DiamondBhai.com will help people find opportunities and supplement extra business.

I encourage people to give solid, positive and negative feedback on blog & facebook, so that diamondbhai can make changes as per users requirement.That is meaning of community website.

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	Diamond Department Head – – Mumbai (Maharashtra) – 02/08/2011 Experience:3 – 7 Years Location: Mumbai Education:UG – Other Graduate – Any Specialization PG – Any PG Course – Any Specialization,Post Graduation Not Required Industry Type:Diamonds & Gems & Jewellery Role:Handling diamond department /Accounting stock Desired Candidate Profile Applying g…
	Diamond Assorting & Diamond bagging – – Mumbai (Maharashtra) – 02/08/2011 Experience:3 – 5 Years Location:Mumbai Education:UG – Graduation Not Required PG – Post Graduation Not Required Industry Type:Diamond Industry & Gems & Jewellery Role:Diamond Assoter Functional Area:Other Desired Candidate Profile Applying gemological standards in all aspects of Diamond Gr…
	Computer Operator in Diamond Department – – Mumbai (Maharashtra) – 02/08/2011 Experience:2 – 3 Years Location:Mumbai Best in the industry Education:UG – Any Graduate – Any Specialization,Graduation Not Required PG – Any PG Course – Any Specialization,Post Graduation Not Required Industry Type:Gems & Jewellery or Computer Operator Role:Completing computer entry and

quick updates: jobs, calculator and market(coming soon)

1) jobs.diamondbhai.com was launched 2 weeks back and we are approaching companies to post their recruitment ad on the page.
jobs.diamondbhai.com is new place and any new place takes some time before people get use to it. Our market is full of companies who do not mind to join new initiatives and act as a change agent.

2) added calculator inside our facebook page. Now calculate Less2, Less1 and net inside facebook page. check here www.facebook.com/diamondbhai

We also have same calculator on webpage
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3) Market (coming soon)- on 9th August we are launching market inside DiamondBhai website. Market will be platform for businesses inside Indian Diamond and Jewelry market to buy and sell – products and service. I need help! If you can spend 15-20 minutes anytime before August 9th, please let me know. I want you to try market and give me feedback. write me a line chetan@diamomdnbhai.com or call 9869663539

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