Kiran Gems

Kiran Gems is an Indian company engaged in the manufacturing of natural polished diamonds. It was founded in 1985.[1][2][3]

History

Kiran Gems was founded in 1985 by Vallabhbhai S. Patel, who began as a diamond cutter in Gujarat before relocating to Mumbai to establish the company with his Friends, Babubhai S. Lakhani and Mavjibhai S. Patel.[4][5] Initially a small manufacturing firm in Surat, Kiran saw gradual growth and gained recognition from the Indian government as an Export House in 1996 and a Trading House in 1999.[6] To support its expanding export business, Kiran set up a marketing arm, Kiran Exports BVBA, in Antwerp, Belgium, and partnered with Millenium Diamonds Co. Ltd. in Thailand.[7][8]

Awards and recognition

The company has been recognized by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) at the Indian Gems and Jewellery Awards (IGJ) for being the highest exporter of cut and polished diamonds for 12 consecutive years from 2007 to 2019, and again from 2020 to 2023.[9][6] In addition, Kiran Gems has also been honored with awards for the Highest Turnover (2020-2023), the Highest Taxpayer Company (2015-2019 and 2020-2023), and was named the Most Socially Responsible Company for the year 2016-17.[2][10]

References

  1. ^ "Kiran Gems Wins Top GJEPC Export Award". www.idexonline.com. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b "India's six diamond kings: Six entrepreneurs minting money in Rs 70,000 crore industry". economictimes. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Employees to relocate to Surat as Kiran Gems shift base from Mumbai". DeshGujarat. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Meet farmer's son who built Rs 17000 crore business, India's largest diamond manufacturer". DNA India. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  5. ^ Sonavane, Gaurav (22 May 2024). "Meet the Indian billionaire who recently spent Rs 97 crore to buy a lavish sea-facing home in Mumbai, and runs one of the biggest natural diamond manufacturing companies". GQ India. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Kiran Gems, Getting Technology to Talk". Diamond World. 20 April 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Kiran Gems visit Surat Diamond Bourse site - The Retail Jeweller India". 19 October 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  8. ^ Babar, Kailash (5 June 2024). "Kiran Gems' Rajesh Lakhani buys sea-view luxury apartment in Worli for Rs 97 cr". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Kiran Gems wins esteemed IGJ Awards for the 8th consecutive year". www.europastar.com. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Kiran Gems wins 6 prestigious GJEPC's IGJ Awards". www.cijintl.com. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
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