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Russian diamond exports to India drop by almost 50% year-on-year in January-June

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What to know about Russian diamond exports to India drop by almost 50% year-on-year in January-June

Russian diamond exports to India saw a significant decline in the first half of 2026, with volume dropping nearly 50% to 1.2 million carats. The report, citing Indian government data, details decreases in both gem-quality and industrial diamonds, as well as a decline in total monetary value.

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What happened

Russian diamond exports to India declined by nearly 50% year-on-year to 1.2 million carats in January-June 2026, Vedomosti business daily reported, citing data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India.

Why it matters

In June alone, shipments fell fourfold year-on-year to 54,120 carats.

Common ground

Gem-quality diamond exports decreased nearly 2.8-fold to 511,087 carats in the first half of the year, while industrial diamond supplies fell 22% to 719,640 carats.

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Russian diamond exports to India saw a significant decline in the first half of 2026, with volume dropping nearly 50% to 1.2 million carats. The report, citing Indian government data, details decreases in both gem-quality and industrial diamonds, as well as a decline in total monetary value.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The average price of Russian gem-quality diamonds increased 8% to $206.7 per carat in the first half of the year”
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The average price of $206.7 per carat and the 8% increase are reported by TASS, but not corroborated by other independent sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — The company realized an average price of $171 per carat for gem-quality diamonds and $12 per carat for industrial quality stones in 2014. $171 per carat in 2014 compares to $176 in 2013, representing …
https://www.paulzimnisky.com/russian-diamond-prices-fall-16-…
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web search NEUTRAL — To calculate the average wholesale price for an 8 carat diamond, you have to multiply the price per carat value by 8. The average wholesale price for a GIA Certified 8 carat diamond will range between…
https://www.diamondregistry.com/8-carat-diamond-price/
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web search NEUTRAL — The average price of Russian gem-quality diamonds increased 8% to $206.7 per carat in the first half of the year, reaching $382.7 per carat in June. In 2025, Russia's diamond exports to India fell by …
https://tass.com/economy/2174961
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Claim 2: “In monetary terms, January-June deliveries declined by nearly 38% to $106.5 million”
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The monetary value of $106.5 million and the 38% decline are reported by TASS, but not corroborated by other independent sources.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw0qHChxtiA
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web search NEUTRAL — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 11, 2026.Key Takeaways. The Russian Central Bank, along with its Chairwoman, Elvira Nabiullina, appears to be advocating for a more cautious monetary p…
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian…
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Claim 3: “reaching $382.7 per carat in June.”
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The price of $382.7 per carat in June is mentioned in the TASS report (found in evidence for claim 3 and 7), but not corroborated by other independent sources.
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Claim 4: “Russian diamond exports to India declined by nearly 50% year-on-year to 1.2 million carats in January-June 2026”
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The claim is reported by TASS (via web search results for claims 2 and 3), but no other independent news organization corroborates these specific figures for 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and the largest by population. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Ara…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — India adopted a neutral stance since the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian war in February 2022. Indian-Russian economic and diplomatic ties saw significant growth, occurring in contrast to Western con…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_and_Russo-Ukrainian_war_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Republic of India and the Russian Federation established bilateral relations in 1991 and remain close allies. Previously, during the Cold War, Indian–Soviet relations were considered a "strong str…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India–Russia_relations
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Claim 5: “In 2025, Russia's diamond exports to India fell by 31% to approximately 4 million carats.”
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The 2025 export figure of 4 million carats and the 31% decrease are mentioned in the TASS report, but not corroborated by other independent sources.
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Claim 6: “They accounted for 42% and 58% of total shipments, respectively.”
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The percentage breakdown (42% and 58%) is provided in the TASS report, but no other source confirms these specific proportions.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following people have served as ambassadors of India to Russia and its predecessor state, the Soviet Union:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ambassadors_of_India_t…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There is a small but recognisable Russian community in India which comprises Indian citizens of Russian heritage as well with Russian expatriates and migrants residing in India. According to the Russi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russians_in_India
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Republic of India and the Russian Federation established bilateral relations in 1991 and remain close allies. Previously, during the Cold War, Indian–Soviet relations were considered a "strong str…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India–Russia_relations
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Claim 7: “Gem-quality diamond exports decreased nearly 2.8-fold to 511,087 carats in the first half of the year”
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The figure of 511,087 carats and the 2.8-fold decrease are explicitly stated in the TASS report, but not corroborated by other independent sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of events for the year 2026 in India.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_India
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Events in the year 2026 in Russia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_Russia
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Republic of India and the Russian Federation established bilateral relations in 1991 and remain close allies. Previously, during the Cold War, Indian–Soviet relations were considered a "strong str…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India–Russia_relations
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Claim 8: “In June alone, shipments fell fourfold year-on-year to 54,120 carats.”
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The specific figure of 54,120 carats for June 2026 is only present in the TASS report mentioned in the search results.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Starting in August 2025, increased Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries during the Russo-Ukrainian War caused widespread damage and a significant decrease in production of refined product…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Russian_fuel_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of events for the year 2026 in India.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_India
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the Russo-Ukrainian war covers the period from 1 June to 31 August 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Russo-Ukrainia…
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Claim 9: “In monetary terms, shipments decreased 39% to $406.4 million.”
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Claim 10: “and by 23% in June to $14.6 million.”
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The monetary value of $14.6 million for June 2026 is reported by TASS, but not corroborated by other independent sources.
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https://world-weather.ru/pogoda/russia/nizhny_novgorod/june-…
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Claim 11: “industrial diamond supplies fell 22% to 719,640 carats”
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The figure of 719,640 carats and the 22% decrease are explicitly stated in the TASS report, but not corroborated by other independent sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of events for the year 2026 in India.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_India
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Events in the year 2026 in Russia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_Russia
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Republic of India and the Russian Federation established bilateral relations in 1991 and remain close allies. Previously, during the Cold War, Indian–Soviet relations were considered a "strong str…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India–Russia_relations
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.