Introduction: The Indian Diamond Industry is Evolving
India has long been the global nerve centre for diamond cutting and polishing, handling over 90% of the world’s diamonds. But while India leads in volume, it now faces a new question:

Can we maintain leadership without upgrading our polishing infrastructure?

With rising global quality standards and pricing pressure, the answer lies in automation, and DRC’s AutoPolish is leading the way.

The Manual Model Is Under Pressure
Even in diamond hubs like Surat, Bhavnagar, and Mumbai, polishing units are struggling with:

Unpredictable output quality from manual polishers

Rising labour costs and a shortage of skilled workers

Export clients are demanding tighter finish tolerances

Automation isn’t a foreign concept anymore — it’s a local necessity.

What Diamond Polishing Automation Solves
1. Standardisation at Scale
Machines apply uniform parameters across thousands of stones, delivering batch-level consistency that manual methods can’t match.

2. Time Savings
Faster polishing cycles mean more stones finished per shift — critical for meeting high-volume export deadlines.

3. Lower Labour Dependency
With AutoPolish, a single operator can manage multiple machines, reducing dependency on artisanal polishers.

4. Error-Free Finish
Automation eliminates human fatigue, error-prone pressure application, and variability — the biggest causes of polishing rejections.

Why India is Ripe for Automation Now
India’s exports of polished lab-grown diamonds rose 44% YoY in 2024

Polishing standards for CVD and HPHT diamonds are stricter than ever

The government is pushing for smart manufacturing initiatives via MSME modernisation schemes

Tier-2 units are expanding capacity, but can’t find skilled polishers fast enough

DRC’s AutoPolish: Built for Indian Units
AutoPolish was designed with Indian workflow realities in mind:

Space-saving footprint

Adaptability for different sizes and shapes

Works across natural and lab-grown inventory

Easy-to-train operation for fast adoption

Final Thoughts: India’s Competitive Edge Depends on Automation
To maintain our global dominance in diamond finishing, polishing units must evolve — not just in skill, but in systems.

Automation isn’t a threat to Indian craftsmanship — it’s a tool that preserves its reputation in a fast-moving world.

AutoPolish by DRC is not just a machine. It’s your edge.