Diamond factories of Surat have resumed operations from Monday after a recession-induced Diwali vacation of 36 days — the longest ever. All diamond factories are expected to become fully operational by the first week of December, say traders and businessmen.
The office of the Surat Diamond Association also reopened on Monday.

Generally, Diwali vacation in the diamond industry lasts for 20 days. However, due to the poor demand for diamonds in the international markets, especially in the US, the workers were sent on vacations early this year; October 21 was the last working day for the Surat factories.

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