Gujarat is India's industrial powerhouse — home to the world's largest diamond trading centre (Surat Diamond Bourse), a thriving pharmaceutical cluster (Ahmedabad-Ankleshwar corridor), and the global ceramic hub (Morbi). Each of these industries has unique, specialized travel needs that generic travel agencies simply cannot address. This is Explera's home territory — and where our expertise runs deepest.
Diamond & Gems
Surat
Annual value of diamonds polished in Surat
Pharmaceuticals
Ahmedabad / Ankleshwar
Pharma companies in Gujarat
Ceramics & Tiles
Morbi
Share of India's ceramic production
Diamond Industry Travel: Specialized Expertise
As the official travel desk of Surat Diamond Bourse since 2018, Explera understands the unique requirements of diamond merchants better than any other travel agency in Gujarat. From coordinating synchronized flights for delegation trips to Antwerp to assisting with Kimberley Process documentation for international business, our SDB desk is purpose-built for this community.
Surat processes over 90% of the world's rough diamonds
Key Destinations
- Antwerp, Belgium — World Diamond Centre
- Hong Kong — Asia's gems hub
- Dubai DMCC — Middle East hub
- New York 47th Street Diamond District
- Ramat Gan, Israel — Israel Diamond Exchange
- Mumbai BDB — Bharat Diamond Bourse
Explera Diamond Services
- Business visa for all diamond hubs
- Kimberley Process compliance guidance
- Group delegation travel (5-200 persons)
- Exhibition travel (IIJS, HK Show, JCK)
- 24/7 SDB on-site travel desk
- Emergency travel rebooking support
Pharmaceutical Industry Travel
Gujarat's pharmaceutical cluster — centered around Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Ankleshwar — includes Zydus Lifesciences, Sun Pharma, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, and hundreds of API manufacturers. These companies send executives to regulatory authorities (FDA, EMA), academic conferences, and international partnering events regularly.
Regulatory Audit Travel
FDA/EMA facility audits, WHO GMP inspections — time-sensitive travel with strict visa requirements. Explera provides emergency visa processing and flexible ticket arrangements for unpredictable inspection schedules.
Medical Conference Travel
ASH, ASCO, ESMO, BIO International Convention — major pharma conferences require early booking, accommodation near convention centres, and often complex multi-city itineraries combining meetings with key partners.
Clinical Trial Site Visits
Multi-country clinical trial site visits require complex multi-destination itineraries with flexible booking. Explera specializes in open-jaw and multi-stop tickets that minimize travel time.
API Sourcing & Vendor Visits
Travel to China (Wuhan, Shanghai API clusters), Korea, and Europe for raw material sourcing visits — including navigating China visa requirements for Indian pharmaceutical executives.
Ceramic & Manufacturing Industry Travel
Morbi — the "Ceramic City of India" — supplies tiles to 150+ countries. Manufacturers attend Cersaie (Bologna, Italy), Cevisama (Spain), and Covering (USA) annually, with delegations ranging from 5 to 200 people. Explera manages these group delegations with precision.
Cersaie
Bologna, Italy
Cevisama
Valencia, Spain
Coverings
Orlando, USA
Big 5
Dubai, UAE
China Ceramic Expo
Foshan, China
Stonetech India
Mumbai / Rajkot
Industry-Specific Travel Expertise
Diamond, pharma, ceramics, or any industry — Explera has specialized expertise to handle your corporate travel flawlessly.