In this week’s Pulse Maharashtra, Vinaya Deshpande Pandit reports on the growing crisis faced by thousands of artisans in Mumbai’s SEEPZ and Surat’s diamond polishing industry. With U.S. tariffs on gems and jewellery soaring to 50%, exports are stalling, risking billions in trade and nearly a million jobs. Industry leaders are urging the government for relief as workers brace for uncertain times ahead.