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Bourse Update: April 2015

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BOURSE UPDATE – APRIL 2015


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Preamble

Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) holds a unique position as the largest diamond bourse in the

world, with a membership of over 4,000 diamond merchants, engaged in import and export,

manufacturing and marketing of rough and polished diamonds.

The BDB Team continually strives to provide an environment that enables its members to

conduct their business with maximum convenience, comfort and security. This edition of

Bourse Update aims to provide a snapshot of the various initiatives taken by BDB in the last one

year upto April 2015.

MANAGING COMMITTEE 2014-2015

Office Bearers

Mr. Anoop V. Mehta – President

Mr. Milan K. Parikh – Vice President

Mr. Naresh N. Mehta – Hon. Secretary

Mr. Prakash C. Shah – Hon. Jt. Secretary

Mr. Kiran K. Gandhi – Hon. Treasurer

Committee Members

Ms. Charulata Jhaveri

Mr. Amit Shah

Mr. Arun Shah

Mr. Atul Kothari

Mr. Chirag Lakhi

Mr. Jasvant Parikh

Mr. Jitendra Bhansali

Mr. Kirit Bhansali

Mr. Mahesh Vaghani

Mr. Mehul N. Shah

Mr. Paresh Mehta

Mr. Pruthviraj Shah

Mr. Russell Mehta

Mr. Vinod Shah

Mr. Zukov Shah

Invitee

Mr. Ajeet Manyal

Mr. Ramniklal Shah

Mr. Sudhir Chawla

Mr. Virendra G. Shah


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OUR ENDEAVOUR

Dear Members,

Bharat Diamond Bourse will be introducing new facilities for the benefit of the members

and the Indian diamond industry at large. At the same time we are upgrading our

infrastructure to provide excellent services to you, your employees and the business

visitors.

This edition of the Bourse Update will give an overview of the milestones achieved and

the initiatives taken by our BDB team.

This journey towards being a world class entity would not have been possible without

the continual support of all our esteemed members, right since inception. We take this

opportunity to express our profound gratitude to all of you.

We would also like to thank the entire BDB team and the various associates for their

dedicated efforts for the progress of BDB.

Thanking you,

Sincerely,

Sd/- Sd/-

Anoop V. Mehta Naresh N. Mehta

PRESIDENT SECRETARY


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Contents

Page No.

Preamble 2

Managing Committee 2014-15 2

Our Endeavour 3

Highlights:

Services 5

Infrastructure 6

Security & Fire Safety and Information Technology 10

Corporate Responsibility 11

Trade Promotional Activities & Events 14

Felicitations 16

Upcoming Projects/Facilities 16

Quick Bytes 17

Contact Us 18


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Highlights: Services

Sr. No. Tower Core Name of Bank

1 B West core Central Bank of India 2 C West core Corporation Bank

3 C West core IndusInd Bank

4 D West core State Bank of India (Diamond branch)

5 D Center core Bank of India

6 D East core Axis Bank

7 E West core Andhra Bank

8 E East core ICICI Bank

9 G West core State Bank of India (Retail branch)

100% call closures done through outbound calls made from

Member Relations

Single window grievance redressal system at Member

Relations has been effectively implemented.

BDB Application Tracker helps members to track status of

legal & Fit-out related status. Weekly meeting with

MMRDA Consultant is organized at MR for updates and

further guidance.

Triton software for Customer complaint management has

been made fully functional resulting in systematic

management of customer complaints.

Members now have the flexibility to view and download

bills from the BDB website and mobile app at their

convenience. Website: http://bdbindia.org/login

Document Management System introduced to manage

around 30 lakh documents.


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Highlights: Services

Highlights: Infrastructure

Various projects in BDB are designed and executed in-house, thereby reducing time lines and overall cost.

First Aid: Immediate assistance is given to any person suffering sudden illness or injury before medical aid arrives

New Bus

services

have been

introduced

for the ease

of members

and staff

working at

BDB.

New Diamond Trading Centers 5 and 6 are fully functional

In continuing efforts to provide better facilities to members, 86 common toilets were renovated


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Efficient Elevators

Refurbishment of elevators was carried out

and the logics for 32 tower elevators were

changed for faster transportation. Water Coolers

16 new Water Coolers installed for

members at various locations.

Insulation

Insulation of chilled water lines

completed in 50 lobbies, to avoid

condensation leading to energy

conservation.

Terrace Waterproofing

Measures are taken to prevent leakages

from terrace during monsoon

Internal Road Levelling

Ensures proper flow of rainwater to

the drain lines instead of clogging

Brighter Lift Lobbies

LED lighting in the lift lobby and

washrooms gives better luminosity.

LED Lighting

LED Flood lights provided on the

periphery roads and gates have

increased surveillance during night

hours.

Clean BDB Complex

Housekeeping team ensures cleanliness of

pathways, building facade, washrooms,

passages and staircases on a daily basis.

Training

Regular training of teams ensures

they are well-informed and are

motivated to work efficiently


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Wet & Dry Garbage

Segregation of wet and dry garbage has been

introduced as an initiative towards saving our

environment.

Total Complaints

Efficient housekeeping has led to a reduction in the number of such

complaints and an overall increased satisfaction index.

Beautiful Green Surroundings

Housekeeping personnel maintains the green spaces across the bourse


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Food Outlets

20 new food outlets have been made operational in last one year for members within BDB

BDB Tiffin Center

Slow moving inventory was used efficiently towards

developing the BDB Tiffin Center.

BDB Convenience Store

The newly opened store provides wide range of office

supplies and equipment.


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Highlights: Security & Fire Safety and Information Technology

Fire Alarm System

Public Address System

1142 speakers are installed

for emergency

communication across

towers Fire Alarm System

Fire Alarm

System and

Public Address

system were

successfully

commissioned

for all common

areas and

integrated with

BDB’s Building

Management

System.

Currently, 1664

CCTV cameras are

functional,

securing the

peripheries,

Customs area,

Strong room and

Diamond Trading

centers and

providing 24x7

surveillance of the

entire complex.

Intrusion Alarm System has also been

an added functionality to secure BDB’s

external boundaries.


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WiFi Services

High speed Wi-Fi service is being provided as a facility across

the bourse for better network connectivity.

Biometric Attendance

Biometric attendance system introduced for better

management of BDB outsourced staff.

BDB Cleanliness Drive

Swacch Bharat Abhiyan was initiated at BDB in Feb 2015 in support of the Clean

BKC Campaign of MMRDA. Members wholeheartedly volunteered in the drive

across towers.

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

Food Audits

Monthly food Audits are conducted for

ensuring proper hygiene of all food

vendors at BDB.

Emergency Evacuation Drill

Regular Tower wise Evacuation drills and firefighting training are conducted for

the benefit of Members and their staff

Team Motivation

In order to ensure BDB team stays

skilled, competent and motivated,

knowledge sharing sessions, team

building activities and other training

sessions were held through the year


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Good Health

Anti-Tobacco Campaign was organized for creating awareness amongst our

members.

Blood Donation Camp

Blood Donation Camp was held in November 2014 in collaboration with Cooper

Hospital. 228 units of Blood packets were collected in a day with positive

response of volunteers including Allottees, Employees, BDB Staff and BDB

Outsourced staff.

Safety Week

The National Safety Week is observed in

India on 4th March to highlight the

importance of Safety in all spheres of life.

Volleyball Tournament 2015

Volleyball Tournament 2015 witnessed enthusiastic participation of 440 players. 44 Teams played 55 matches and Blossom Bulls

were announced the Winner & Champion of season-1. Mr. Virendra Makwana was declared Best player of the Tournament.


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Republic Day Celebration

The 66th Republic Day celebrations on 26th January 2015 observed flag-hoisting ceremony, parade and cultural events.

International Women’s Day Celebration

IWD represents the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality.

Health Checkup

Camp

197 members took

advantage of the

checkup camp

organized by BDB in

association with

Thyrocare

Blood Donation Camp

Tata Memorial Hospital received blood donated by 225

people for the benefit of cancer patients


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TRADE PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

SA Visa Assistance

BDB along with GJEPC, MDMA and

Members of the Bourse held a

meeting with the Consulate General

of the Republic of South Africa,

Mumbai on 27 May 2014 to provide

assistance in getting SA business

visas for BDB Members.

Rapaport on Industry

Mr Martin Rapaport, Chairman of

Rapaport Group gave a speech on

the 'State of the Diamond Industry’

Commerce Minister

Hon’ble Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman,

Minister of State (Independent

Charge) for Commerce & Industries

and Minister of State for Finance &

Corporate Affairs, Government of

India visited BDB on 6 October 2014

Law & Justice Minister visits BDB

On 8th October 2014 an interactive session with Hon’ble Shri. Ravi Shankar

Prasad, Minister for Law & Justice and Hon’ble Shri. Purushottambhai K.

Rupala, Vice President Western Region was arranged at the MDMA Hall.

Government of India visited BDB on 6 October 2014

India-US Business Relations

To strengthen trade relations with

the United States, a meeting was

organised with Mr. Charles Rivkin,

Assistant Secretary, US Government

on 15 Nov 2014

Seminar on Banking & Forex

BDB and DEAL in association with

Almus Risk Consulting LLP organized

a presentation to members on

Banking and Forex on 11th April

2015 at the Trading Hall to discuss

issues relating to Banking, Forex,

Trade Finance, Hedging and other

trade related matters.


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RJC Visit to BDB

RJC AGM, Conference & Factory Visits to Surat and Mumbai SEEPZ

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) held its AGM and Conference at BDB on 13 April

2015, giving attendees the opportunity to visit key diamond and jewellery

manufacturing centres in Surat and SEEPZ in Mumbai. This was the first RJC AGM held

outside Europe and marks a milestone in the organisation's continuing efforts to bring

the message of responsible business practices to India - a global leader in diamond and

jewellery manufacturing and sales.

The events highlighted how the Indian manufacturing sector has significantly benefited

from an industry-led global compliance standard like the RJC to meet export market

expectations as well as to retain skilled workers as a way of improving quality and

productivity. The AGM and conference was co-hosted by BDB and GJEPC in association

with Venus Jewel, Shree Ramakrishna Exports, Mohit Diamonds and Jasani Group –

Elegant Collection.


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FELICITATIONS

UPCOMING PROJECTS/FACILITES

Shri Arunkumar R Mehta

The Founder Member of Bharat Diamond Bourse and

director of Rosy Blue was felicitated by the diamond

industry on 2 August 2014 for his outstanding contribution

for the growth and welfare of Indian diamond community.

Shri Haribhai P Chaudhary

Shri Haribhai P Chaudhary, MP was felicitated on 20 Nov

2014 by the Diamond Industry on his appointment as

Minister of State for Home, Government of India.

India Diamond Trading Centre - Special Notified Zone at BDB Online Payment Facility

Bill Payment via NEFT in

association with

ICICI Bank and

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Emergency Medical Centre


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QUICK BYTES

SPACE ALLOCATION Approx. Built Up Area in Sq. Ft.

1. Total built-up area of offices (first floor & above) 1.50 million

2. Total commercial area on ground floor (Banks, Diamond Trading Center, Retail, Food, etc.)

180,000

3. Total Allottee Office Premises 1,419,072

4. Total BDB Owned Office Premises (1st Floor & Above) 84,579

OCCUPANCY IN BDB

Sr. No. As of Operational Offices Avg. Daily Footfall Avg. Daily Vehicle entries

1 FY- 2014-15 2,388 40,000 2412

Sr. No. Tower Name of Bank

1 B Central Bank of India 2 C Corporation Bank

3 C IndusInd Bank

4 D State Bank of India (Diamond branch)

5 D Bank of India

6 D Axis Bank

7 E Andhra Bank

8 E ICICI Bank

9 G State Bank of India (Retail branch)

Sr. No. Tower Food Outlets

1 C Juno's Pizza

2 C Brijwasi

3 C GOGO Foods

4 D Kaveri Tea House

5 E Bonjourno

6 F Jyoti Canteen (Thali)

7 G Wagh Bakri Tea Lounge

8 G Café Coffee Day

9 G Jalsa Fast Food

10 G Awesome Blossom

11 G Deepak Sandwich

12 G Solly Pav Bhaji

13 G Nidhi Juice Centre

14 G Hari Om Bhel

15 G Ayyappam

16 G Panshikar Ahar

17 G Surbhi Caterers – Shetty

18 G BDB Club (Thali)

19 F Hardik Snacks

20 A Bhatt Wadi Tea Stall

21 E Sainath Roxy

TRAVEL AGENTS

Parikh Tours & Travels

For Train Tickets | H Tower

Vinayak Travels

For Air Tickets | A Tower

SRK Holidays

For Air Tickets | G Tower

Telecom Service (Voice & Data) Providers Vodafone Tata Technomax Airtel

MTNL Reliance Quick Telnet AirNCom


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For feedback, please contact

Member Relations Centre

GE Tower, Ground Floor

Bharat Diamond Bourse

BKC, Bandra East

Mumbai – 400051

INDIA

E [email protected]

T +912233921700

W www.bdbindia.org

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