Join us on a journey through this timeline of our genesis from a humble start-up to one of the most respected and well-established diamond manufacturing firms in the country.
Govind Dholakia, a Diamond cutting and Polishing worker left his art to follow a dream, to start manufacture fine diamonds and lead build an empire of his own.
Manufacturing operations commences at Surat.
Shree Ramkrishna Export is constituted as a partnership firm with three partners, Mr. Govind Dholakia, Mr. Bhagwanji Patel and Late Mr. Virji Godhani in Surat.
Expansion of manufacturing facilities at Surat; A huge 3 story building was constructed in the heart of the Surat diamond industry by doubling the production capacity to 7.2 million stones annually.
Established another large factory equipped with latest technology such as laser machines and computer-based management systems in the heart of Surat employing 1200 craftsmen and 500 office staff members.
Shree Ramkrishna Export certified as Export House by the Government of India.
Certified as 'Trading House' by Government of India.
Achieved compliance of ISO 9002 certification from International Organization for Standardization.
Awarded with<b> 'GJEPC-INDIA Year 2001-02'</b>, an award for Outstanding Exports of Cut and Polished Diamonds (non-DTC category), with a 122% increase in export turnover.
Awarded for ‘Outstanding Contribution towards Development of Diamond Industry & Social Welfare Activities’ by Southern Gujarat Chambers of Commerce and Industries and was received by the hands of Shri. L. K. Advani.
Achieved compliance of ISO 9001-2003 certification from International Organization for Standardization.
Set up a Jewelry manufacturing unit called Jewel Goldi, in SEEPZ, Mumbai to cater to International appetite for Jewelry Consumption.
Jewel Goldi (India), a manufacturing unit, was started in MIDC, Mumbai to cater to the growing Indian Domestic market.
Commenced operations in Hong Kong with our marketing affiliate - S. Goldi (Asia) Ltd.,to cater to the fast growing Far East market.
Awarded by GJEPC with "Solitaire Design Award" for the best jewellery design to Jewel Goldi, the prestigious jewellery affiliate of SRK at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2004.
Set up 'Jewel Goldi (NY) Inc., in New York, to promote Jewelry sales in United States and provide better services to our existing clients.
Company’s Founder & Chairman, Mr. Govind Dholakia, receives the "Suryapur Ratna (Jewel of Surat) Award” from the Surat Municipal Corporation for his "Outstanding Contribution towards Development & Growth of the Trade, Business & Society".
Visionary founder Govind Dholakia was Awarded with Patidar Udyog Ratna by Samast Patidar Samaj Trust.
SRK received the Appreciation Award on extending a supportive hand to the "Parliamentarians Cricket Match"
Jewel Goldi (India) launched a B2B jewelry collection called ‘Cents and Carats’, in the Indian market.
Mr. Govind Dholakia, Chairman honored by ‘Giants International’ for his extraordinary contribution to the diamond industry.
Shree Ramkrishna Export was first to be Honoured and Recognized by Sarin Technology Ltd, Israel, for owning 100+ planner machines for the First time ever in the World.
Mr.Govind Dholakia initiated, “Matrushri Santokbaa Manav Ratna Award” and the first award was presented to Dr. Prof. Sam Pitroda, a revolutionary Scientist who plays a pivotal role in the changing and Emerging India. The award was presented by Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat Naval-Kishor Sharma.
SRK fulfilled the Founder’s Dream by Publishing the book "Diamond Education & Beyond" in English & Gujarati, spreading awareness about diamonds.
Laid foundation for the construction of New Factory unit called ‘Dream Project’ in the centre of diamond city Surat, Gujarat.
Shree Ramkrishna Export posted its video on Youtube.com. The Video is an A/V presentation of the organisations operations and talks of the company’s philosophies. Click here to view Video
Shree Ramkrishna Export became a member of “DTC Accredited Business Programme”, which was initiated by Diamond Trading Company (DTC) for its clients who are very strong applicants for DTC sights but due to lack of supply they didn’t become Sightholders.
Achieved compliance of ISO 9001-2008 certification from International Organization for Standardization.
Launched online platform, ‘srkexport.com’- a diamond mine online, at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), Mumbai, to provide customers with Value Added service.
Jewel Goldi, a jewellery division of Shree Ramkrishna Export was Awarded by GJEPC with "Solitaire Design Award" for the best jewellery design at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2008.
Jewel Goldi, a jewellery division of Shree Ramkrishna Export was awarded with, ‘Innovation excellence award 2008-09’ from Titan Industries Ltd. (Jewellery division).
Jewel Goldi, a jewellery division of Shree Ramkrishna Export was awarded with, ‘No Purity Rejection 2008 - 09’ from Titan Industries Ltd. (Jewellery division).
“Shree Ramkrishna Institute of Computer Education and Applied Science, Surat” was inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri. Narendra Modi.
Shree Ramkrishna Export was recognized by Steel Authority of India (SAIL) for its outstanding HR practices and was ranked 14th in India amongst top 25 companies for ‘HR Best Practices’. SAIL, the leading manufacturer of steel in cooperation with Indian Institute of Management – Ahmedabad (IIM-A), included Shree Ramkrishna Export in its book ‘HR Best Practices – Manufacturing Sector in India’.
Shree Ramkrishna Export launched its web services ‘srkexport.com’ in Hong Kong September Show 2009, to cater to the growing online Far-East Market.
“Manav Ratna Award” was presented to Dr. Vergis Kurian for achieving excellence in their respective field by the hands of the Most Respected Religious Speaker Shri. Morari Bapu.
Shree Ramkrishna Export’s membership to “DTC Accredited Business” Programme was renewed for the second term for meeting the same stringent De Beers Best Practice Principles (BPP) requirements as DTC Sightholders and staying committed to the future of the diamond industry.
Jewel Goldi, a jewellery division of Shree Ramkrishna Export was awarded with, ‘No Purity Rejection 2009 - 10’ from Titan Industries Ltd. (Jewellery division).
Our Philanthropist Chairman Mr. Govind Dholakia receives the “Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Award” from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Foundation, New-Delhi as he follows the route, ideologies and philosophy that was once practiced by the Iron man, Sardar Patel.
srkexport.com was registered as a company in Hong Kong with a Tag line – ‘a diamond mine online’, to cater to the ever growing appetite of Chinese market and extend our web services in other Far-East countries.
On 13th January 2010, SRK scripted its own History by organising an Annual SRK Family function with total gathering of 20,000+ guests which was marked as a celebration of 2 of the young partner’s wedding. The function was followed with Gujarati drama and Dinner for all.
Shree Ramkrishna Export, build its own Multipurpose playground, naming it as “SRK SPORTS COMPLEX”, to help organise the intra-company Cricket tournaments of Shree Ramkrishna Export Group companies.
Introduced a Mobile Revolution in the diamond Industry by launching first of its kind Mobile Website - m.srkexport.com SRK Lite, a lighter and faster mobile friendly version of srkexport.com at JCK Las Vegas Show 2010.
Another Revolutionary Innovation par excellence was launched by SRK,‘Design Canvas’ an E-Diamond Jewellery Layout Design Application by Mr. Roland Lorie, CEO, IGI Worldwide at Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair 2010.
Awarded by GJEPC for highest exports of “Cut and Polish Diamonds” for the year 2009 - 2010 by the hands of CEO DTC, Ms. Varda Shine; Union Minister of India, Mr. K. V. Thomas and Civil Aviation Minister, Mr. Praful Patel.
Principle Founder & Chairman, Govind Dholakia joins the board of newly initiated SRDSIL (Surat Rough Diamond Sourcing India Ltd.) as a principle Founding Member.
Awarded by GJEPC for 2nd Rank in Highest exports of “Cut and Polish Diamonds” for the year 2010 - 2011 by the hands of Shri Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Gujarat, Mr. Rajiv Jain, Chairman of GJEPC.