Our Heritage

Milestones


1960: B. Arunkumar & Co. founded and established by Bhanuchandra Bhansali and Arunkumar Mehta.
1969: B. Arunkumar & Co. becomes a DTC Sightholder.
1973: Rosy Blue established in Antwerp. Start international expansion.
1975: Rosy Blue becomes a DTC Sightholder.
1988: InterGold Seepz Jewellery unit established.
1999: Successful $100m receivables securitization with rating P-1 (Moody’s) / F-1 (Fitch).
Rosy Blue Group turnover exceeds $1bn.
Rosy Blue becomes core client of BHP.
2001: Successful $100m stock securitization with rating A2 (Moody’s) / A (Fitch).
2002: Rough buying and polished contracting arrangements in Russia.
Increased receivables securitization to $150m with same ratings.
2004: Orra brand launched.
Renewal of $150m receivables securitization with same ratings.
2005: RB South Africa becomes DTC Sightholder.
Successful increase of stock securitization with rating A2/A from $100m to $150m.
2007: Renewal of DTC Sightholder contract.
Appointment as a Rio Tinto Select Diamantaire.
2008: Renewal of DTC Sightholder contract.