Savji Dholakia
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Diamond manufacturing and international trade |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Savji Dhanji Dholakia, Himmat Dholakia, Tulsi Dholakia, Ghanshyam Dholakia |
| Headquarters | Mumbai , India |
Key people | Savji Dhanji Dholakia (founder) |
Number of employees | 9000 (2014) |
Savji Dhanji Dholakia (born 12 April 1962) is an entrepreneur from India who founded Hari Krishna Exports, a company engaged in diamond manufacturing and international trade. In 2022, he was honored with the Padma Shri award.
Biography
Originating from a Leva Patel family in Dudhala, Amreli district, Gujarat, Dholakia discontinued his formal education after completing the 4th grade at the age of 13 to work alongside his uncle in the diamond industry based in Surat. His siblings, Himmat and Tulsi, later joined him, and together they launched their diamond venture in 1984. The youngest brother, Ghanshyam, further developed the enterprise by establishing a diamond export office in Mumbai in 1992. By the year 2014, the firm had expanded substantially, employing approximately 9,000 individuals.
Career
Hari Krishna Exports was officially founded in 1992 by Dholakia along with his brothers Himmat, Tulsi, and Ghanshyam. The company focuses on sourcing, cutting, polishing, and exporting diamonds. It has emerged as a leading entity in the global diamond sector, with a workforce exceeding 9,000 employees as of 2014.
Recognition
In recognition of his contributions to the diamond sector and philanthropic efforts—including the creation of 75 lakes—Dholakia was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2022.