Savji Dholakia
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Savjibhai Dhanjibhai Dholakia | |
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 Dholakia in December 2014 | |
| Born | 12 April 1962 |
| Citizenship | India |
| Occupation | Founder of Hari Krishna Exports |
| Known for | Lakes Development |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2022) |
| Website | savjidholakia |
Savji Dhanji Dholakia (born 12 April 1962) is an Indian businessman. He is the founder and chairman of Hari Krishna Exports, a diamond manufacturing and exporting company. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2022.
Biography
[edit]Savji Dholakia was born in a Leva Patel family in Dudhala, Amreli district, Gujarat. He studied until 4th standard and dropped out at the age of 13. He joined his paternal uncle's diamond business in Surat. Later his brothers Himmat and Tulsi also joined him, and they founded the diamond business in 1984. Their youngest brother Ghanshyam joined them and opened a diamond export office in Mumbai in 1992. The company grew and became a major diamond exporting company with 9000 employees by 2014.[1][2][3]
Career
[edit]Together with his brothers Himmat, Tulsi, and Ghanshyam, Dholakia founded Hari Krishna Exports in 1992.[4] The company engages in the procurement, cutting, polishing, and exporting of diamonds. It has grown to employ over 9,000 individuals as of 2014 and has gained recognition in the international diamond market.[5]
Recognition
[edit]In 2022, Dholakia was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, recognizing his contributions to both the diamond industry and his philanthropic work, particularly for his efforts in creating 75 lakes.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ Damor, Kalpesh; Umarji, Vinay (23 October 2014). "Newsmaker: Savji Dholakia". Business Standard India. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- ^ "Savji Dholakia to receive Padma Shri award; here's all you need to know about Surat-based diamantaire". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Meet Billionaire Diamond Merchant Savji Dholakia Who Gives 600 Cars As Diwali Gifts". Outlook. 26 October 2018.
- ^ "Meet Surat's richest man, whose son worked at the bakery for Rs 200 a day, his net worth is..." DNA India. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Meet Savji Dholakia, Surat's Diamond Tycoon Who Loves To Gift Flats, Cars To Employees | His Net Worth Is..." TimesNow. 3 September 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2022 announced". Press Information Bureau. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ Editorial Staff (26 December 2022). "Hari Krishna Group – For a Better Tomorrow". Only Natural Diamonds. Retrieved 2 April 2024.