Introduction

Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (HK) is a globally recognised and trusted supplier of diamonds. Founded by national award-winning entrepreneur and philanthropist Savji Dholakia and his 3 brothers, Himmat, Tulsi, and Ghanshyam, the company is also known as a leader for their sustainability efforts through renewable energy and traceability best practices.

HK is the only diamond manufacturing company to cut and polish diamonds from a 43-acre state-of-the-art, solar-powered manufacturing facility and was inaugurated by Hon. Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.

Since 1992, HK has been producing an average of 200,000+ carats per annum, supplying certified and non-certified polished diamonds to over 90 countries, including Dubai, New York, Hong Kong, and Antwerp. 80% of HK’s rough diamonds are sourced from leading miners, resulting in polished diamonds ranging from 0.18 cents to 50.00 carats with more than 9 different shapes.

In addition, HK have specialised artisans for roughkast - HK’s brand for sought-after exquisite large diamonds.

Considered among India’s top three diamond companies, HK is the only diamond company to receive awards from the Gem and Jewellery Exports Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) for 18 consecutive years in the highest cut and polished diamonds export and other categories. Its retail brand, KISNA, is one of India’s largest diamond retailers, with over 3,000 outlets and a recent franchise model spanning 21 locations and 100 locations in the next year.

Its certifications and memberships include the Responsible Jewellery Council, Natural Diamond Council, World Diamond Council, Tracr, iTraceiT, De Beers, Canada Mark, Everledger, Forevermark, and 1t.org.

HK quick facts:

• A billion-dollar company with USD $1.5 Billion turnover
• Leading in industry innovation with 8,000 skilled assets
• Secured with 80% repeat clientele
• Pioneer in Fair and Fixed Price Policy
• Known for gifting cars, residential flats, and jewellery to our employees, led by award-winning Philanthropist Founder
• The President of India awarded in 2022 one of the founders, Savji Dholakia, with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of India.

POLISHED DIAMONDS

HKEPL’s unique selling proposition is our wide range of round and fancy shaped diamonds, backed by unsurpassable client service. Our diamonds are exported to over 80+ countries, including several retail chains in USA, Europe and Far East and Australia.

Our inventory can be conveniently viewed at our revolutionary sales office in Mumbai and through our website www.hk.co as well as mobile/tablet apps.

The organization’s philosophy of ‘Faith is in the name’ is evident through our entire value chain – from sourcing ethical rough, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities to manufacturing quality products and advanced human resource policies. Our ‘Fair and Fixed Price Policy’, internal certification and market knowledge are held in high esteem by our customers, resulting in significant repeat business.

Access to rough diamonds from the source, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement help us manufacture efficiently, the benefit of which is shared with our employees and customers.

DIAMOND JEWELLERY

The Group’s diamond jewellery brand “KISNA” is available in India through more than 400 distributors and over 3,500 retail outlets.

The Group also exports jewellery to major retailers and independents in USA, Europe, Far East, Africa and Australia. It is backed by a dedicated Product Development center who has been awarded several Hero lines over the last few years.

Corporate Social Responsibility

HK’s focus on ethical practices and commitment to customer satisfaction has helped establish a solid and reputable brand presence in the market. Its founders have initiated and sustained various social, environmental, and sustainability programs that have impacted the lives of more than a million people till date.

True to its mantra “Renewable. Traceable.”, HK produces ethically sourced diamonds from a 100% solar-powered manufacturing facility. Its in-house solar plants generate approximately 1,210,211 KWH annually–more than enough to supply power to an auditorium for over 33 years and can power approximately 40,340 households daily.

With a firm conviction in investing in ecosystem restoration, HK is committed to growing 10 million trees by 2030, to improve and conserve ecosystems in India. Recognised by the World Economic Forum’s One Trillion Trees Initiative (1t.org), Mission 102030 aims to expand the world’s canopies, rejuvenate ecosystems, sequester carbon, and create a lasting impact on the global environment. Mission102030 is also one of the most significant tree-growing commitments made by a company globally, making it an eligible member of the Corporate Alliance of WEF’s 1t.org.

HK is also a standing member of the Watches and Jewellery Initiative (WJI2030), which Cartier and Kering Group co-founded to gather companies and organisations in the watches and jewellery industry aiming to make a positive impact.

As a member of WJI2030, HK and its subsidiaries have committed to setting SBTi targets, aligning its business practices with the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), and robust sustainability reporting and compliance. HK is India and Asia's first diamond manufacturing company to commit to Science-Based Targets (SBTi). Under the founders’ leadership, this commitment solidifies HK Group’s vision for decarbonisation and environmental conservation.

Aside from compliance reporting and setting ambitious sustainability targets for the diamond and jewellery industry, HK implements sustainability and climate training amongst its employees by partnering with the United Nations Global Compact Network India and Climate Reality Project, a global network of climate leaders founded by former United States Vice President Al Gore. HK further solidified its commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by becoming a member of the United Nations Global Compact after hosting a United Nations Water Conference Gala in March 2023 in New York, USA, gathering industry leaders to talk about sustainability. HK is incubating the company's next sustainability leaders through the SDG Accelerator Program. See HK’s UN SDG Portfolio.

With a firm belief in social responsibility to give back to society and empower vulnerable communities, HK Founders established Hari Krishna Charitable Trust in 1996, now known as the Dholakia Foundation, HK’s philanthropic arm. With a mission to empower communities and preserve the environment, the Dholakia Foundation has impacted over a million people across India through its 60+ health, education, and environmental and water conservation initiatives. Till date, the foundation has been recognised by the United Nations by becoming a partner of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, having planted 3+ million trees and developed 155 lakes storing 18+ billion litres of water, benefiting at least 200,000 farmers.

In addition to all these, HK’s long-term and regular Social Welfare Activities include:

• Skill India Incentive Ceremony (SIIC)
• Educational Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Capacity Development Program
• Mass Wedding Ceremony
• Women and Youth Empowerment

Core Business Activity

• Cutting and Polishing
• Polished Sales
• Jewellery Manufacturing
• Retail
• roughkast: Large diamonds inventory

Product Range Overview

• Size: Wide range of diamonds varying in size from 0.18 – 50.00 carats plus
• Shape: Diamonds available in Rounds, Ovals, Pears, Cushions, Emerald, Heart, Princes, Marquise, Radiant and Others
• Clarity: FL-I1
• Colour: D-M
• Certified diamonds from Gia, IGI, HRD, De Beers and Non-Certified
• Special Cuts

Polished Outcome

Additional Services

Inventory management for clients; collaborative planning and business development; dedicated account managers; various certifications including third-party and in-house; online inventory; specialist iPhone and iPad applications linked to our live inventory; drop shipping; bagging and fluting; tagging and packing; multi-currency options; daily newsletters.