Diamond Burse is set to become a global center of trading...
New Delhi: 'Surat Diamond Bourse' on Sunday said, PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the world's largest corporate office hub.
It is built on 35.54 acres of land for Rs. 3400 crores, the Surat Diamond Burse is set to become a global centre of rough and polished diamond trading.
The Diamond Bourse is the world's largest interconnected building, as it houses over 4,500 interconnected offices.
The office building is larger than the Pentagon and is the largest customs clearance house in the country.
The building can house 4,200 traders from 175 countries who will come to Surat to buy polished diamonds. Around 1.5 lakh people will get employment from the trading facility, as diamond buyers from all corners of the world will get a global platform to trade at Surat.
In July, PM Narendra Modi responded to a media report on 'X' that said that the Surat Diamond Burse has overtaken the Pentagon, which has to date housed the world's largest office building for the last 80 years.
"Surat Diamond Bourse showcases the dynamism and growth of Surat's diamond industry. It is also a testament to India's entrepreneurial spirit.
It will serve as a hub for trade, innovation, and collaboration, further boosting our economy and creating employment opportunities," he posted.
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