We firmly believe in human dignity, gender equality and fairness in workplace. Among other best practices, we have an anti-sexual harassment policy in consonance with the local law. It provides clear guidelines (Dos & Don’ts) for the conduct of all employees at workplace and an effective redressal mechanism for the aggrieved women employees.

As a trade body sourcing raw materials for gems and jewellery industry, we value and practice responsible sourcing. We source goods from government companies, regulated banks, listed/reputed corporates with a good track record and who follow OECD guidelines. We avoid regions and players who could possibly be contaminated with drug money, child labour, terror financing etc. We filter the supply sources to restrict ourselves to the responsible ones, even at the cost of earning an extra income.  

We play to our strengths and respect our limitations. We believe that the marketplace is big enough for efficient players and the customer should have the last say in its choice. We, therefore, do not resort to negative practices in winning over competition. We would rather woo customers on service quality and fair practices to build a long-term franchise value.

We strongly believe in the arm’s length relationship between matters personal and professional. As an intermediary, we are acutely conscious of the potential conflicts of interest in our business operations. We, therefore, assiduously avoid related party transactions and practice strict disclosures wherever required. 

We strongly believe that money-laundering is a scourge for the society and must not have any place in our business operations. Neither would we do any such act nor allow any of our business associates to use us for such acts. Therefore, we strictly adhere to customer due diligence, use of banking channels for funding and stay away from any practice that may remotely pass for money-laundering.

DIL is committed to conducting its business honestly, fairly and with integrity and highest possible ethical standards. As such, it does not believe in either giving or accepting bribes to secure/provide unfair business advantages. It does not endorse, encourage or believe in any act of giving, receiving, soliciting, promising or offering cash or non-cash value or any facilitation payments, either directly or indirectly, to influence or secure an unfair business advantage, financial or otherwise, which the Company otherwise is not entitled. It adopts best practices to prevent corruption and encourages whistleblowing to flag concerns, if any.

We promote responsible and secure whistleblowing. Employees are encouraged to raise concerns if they see any malpractice which is prejudicial to the interest of the company. We see whistleblowing not as a complaint but as a crucial element of organisational well- being. We, therefore, provide whistleblowers full confidentiality and protection from personal harm.