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'''Savji Dhanji Dholakia''' (born 12 April 1962) is an Indian businessman. He is the founder and chairman of ], a diamond manufacturing and exporting company. His net worth is considered to be US$ 38 million. '''Savji Dhanji Dholakia''' (born 12 April 1962) is an Indian businessman. He is the founder and chairman of ], a diamond manufacturing and exporting company. He was awarded the ] in 2022.


==Biography== ==Biography==
Savji Dholakia was born in a farmer family in ], ], ]. He studied till 4th standard and dropped out at the age 13. He joined his paternal uncle's diamond business in ]. 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 diamond export office in Mumbai in 1992. The company grew and became major diamond exporting company with 6500 employees by 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Damor|first=Kalpesh|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/newsmaker-savji-dholakia-114102300612_1.html|title=Newsmaker: Savji Dholakia|date=2014-10-23|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2020-02-07|last2=Umarji|first2=Vinay}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> Savji Dholakia was born in a ] family in ], ], ]. He studied until 4th standard and dropped out at the age of 13. He joined his paternal uncle's diamond business in ]. 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.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Damor|first=Kalpesh|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/newsmaker-savji-dholakia-114102300612_1.html|title=Newsmaker: Savji Dholakia|date=2014-10-23|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2020-02-07|last2=Umarji|first2=Vinay}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Savji Dholakia to receive Padma Shri award; here's all you need to know about Surat-based diamantaire|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/savji-dholakia-to-receive-padma-shri-award-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-surat-based-diamantaire|access-date=2022-01-26|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/meet-billionaire-diamond-merchant-savji-dholakia-who-gives-600-cars-as-diwali-gifts/319057|title=Meet Billionaire Diamond Merchant Savji Dholakia Who Gives 600 Cars As Diwali Gifts|date=26 October 2018|work=Outlook}}</ref>


== Career ==
His net worth was estimated at US$38 billion in 2017.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/meet-billionaire-diamond-merchant-savji-dholakia-who-gives-600-cars-as-diwali-gifts/319057|title=Meet Billionaire Diamond Merchant Savji Dholakia Who Gives 600 Cars As Diwali Gifts|date=26 October 2018|work=Outlook}}</ref>
Together with his brothers Himmat, Tulsi, and Ghanshyam, Dholakia founded Hari Krishna Exports in 1992.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Surat's richest man, whose son worked at the bakery for Rs 200 a day, his net worth is... |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-surat-s-richest-man-savji-dhanji-dholakia-son-worked-at-bakery-12000crore-net-worth-diamond-trade-hub-3069419 |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-03 |title=Meet Savji Dholakia, Surat’s Diamond Tycoon Who Loves To Gift Flats, Cars To Employees {{!}} His Net Worth Is... |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/meet-savji-dholakia-surats-diamond-tycoon-who-loves-to-gift-flats-cars-to-employees-his-net-worth-is-article-103332421 |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}</ref>


==See also== == Recognition ==
In 2022, Dholakia was awarded the ] by the ], recognizing his contributions to both the diamond industry and his philanthropic work, particularly for his efforts in creating 75 lakes.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2022-01-25|title=Padma Awards 2022 announced|url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1792640|access-date=2022-01-26|website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=Editorial Staff |date=2022-12-26 |title=Hari Krishna Group – For a Better Tomorrow |url=https://www.naturaldiamonds.com/in/inside-the-world-of-diamonds/hari-krishna-group-for-a-better-tomorrow/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=Only Natural Diamonds |language=en}}</ref>
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Savjibhai Dhanjibhai Dholakia
Dholakia in December 2014
Born (1962-04-12) 12 April 1962 (age 62)
Dudhala village, Amreli district, Gujarat, India
CitizenshipIndia
OccupationFounder of Hari Krishna Exports
Known forLakes Development
AwardsPadma Shri (2022)
Websitesavjidholakia.com

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

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.

Career

Together with his brothers Himmat, Tulsi, and Ghanshyam, Dholakia founded Hari Krishna Exports in 1992. 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.

Recognition

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.

References

  1. Damor, Kalpesh; Umarji, Vinay (23 October 2014). "Newsmaker: Savji Dholakia". Business Standard India. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  2. "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.
  3. "Meet Billionaire Diamond Merchant Savji Dholakia Who Gives 600 Cars As Diwali Gifts". Outlook. 26 October 2018.
  4. "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.
  5. "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.
  6. "Padma Awards 2022 announced". Press Information Bureau. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  7. Editorial Staff (26 December 2022). "Hari Krishna Group – For a Better Tomorrow". Only Natural Diamonds. Retrieved 2 April 2024.

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