From 5th Grade Dropout to Rs 12,000 Cr Empire: Savji Dholakia's Inspiring Journey

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Moneycontrol•06-01-2026, 10:07
From 5th Grade Dropout to Rs 12,000 Cr Empire: Savji Dholakia's Inspiring Journey
- •Savji Dholakia, a 5th-grade dropout from Dudhala, Gujarat, started his journey in 1977 with just 12 rupees 50 paise.
- •He founded Hari Krishna Exporters in 1984, building it into a Rs 12,000 crore diamond empire.
- •Dholakia is renowned for his unique employee philosophy, treating staff as family and sharing wealth generously.
- •He famously gifts homes, scooters, and luxury cars like Mercedes-Benz GLS SUVs to loyal employees.
- •A Padma Shri awardee, he also leads the Dholakia Foundation, focusing on environmental conservation.
Why It Matters: Savji Dholakia's journey shows that hard work, valuing people, and giving back build true success.
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