Farmer's Son to Diamond King: Savji Dholakia's Rs 12,000 Cr Empire Built on Generosity

• Savji Dholakia, from a humble Gujarat village, built a 12,000 crore rupee diamond empire, 'KISNA', after dropping out of school at 13.
• Started as a diamond polisher in Surat with 179 rupees salary, later founded 'Hari Krishna Exporters' in 1984 with his brothers.
• Known as the 'generous boss' for his "People First" philosophy, treating employees as family and sharing success.
• Gained global fame by gifting cars, flats, and jewelry, including Mercedes-Benz GLS SUVs, as Diwali bonuses to employees.
• Awarded Padma Shri in 2022 for his Dholakia Foundation's work in water conservation, building lakes and check dams in Gujarat.

Why It Matters: Savji Dholakia's journey from poverty to a diamond magnate highlights success through generosity and social responsibility.