India could become a global leader in lab-grown diamonds: IGI Global CEO

IGI Global CEO Tehmasp Printer says India now controls the entire lab-grown diamond supply chain, from lab growth to certification, positioning it to capture government-projected growth of up to 50x. He points to shifting Gen Z and Millennial buying habits, with 54% of US bridal jewelry now lab-grown, and describes how AI-assisted grading is helping IGI keep pace with rising volumes.