{"id":6738,"date":"2025-07-31T11:55:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T11:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/?post_type=news&#038;p=6738"},"modified":"2026-02-24T11:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:55:00","slug":"hari-krishna-exports-gjepc-award","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/news\/hari-krishna-exports-gjepc-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. Receives GJEPC Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Gem &#038; Jewellery Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<section style=\"max-width: 1060px; margin: auto; padding: 20px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: #333;\">\n<style>\n    .blog-content p {<br \/>\n      text-align: justify;<br \/>\n      margin-bottom: 14px;<br \/>\n      line-height: 1.7;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n    .blog-content h2 {<br \/>\n      text-align: center;<br \/>\n      margin: 32px 0 18px;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n    .blog-content a {<br \/>\n      color: #0a58ca;<br \/>\n      text-decoration: underline;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n    .blog-content img {<br \/>\n      display: block;<br \/>\n      margin: 24px auto;<br \/>\n      max-width: 100%;<br \/>\n      height: auto;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n  <\/style>\n<div class=\"blog-content\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #1a1a1a; text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HK_GJEPC_Award_A_Proud_Moment_for_Hari_Krishna_Exports\"><\/span>HK GJEPC Award: A Proud Moment for Hari Krishna Exports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 30px; text-align: justify;\">Shri Ghanshyambhai Dholakia Accepts Esteemed Industry Recognition<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- Image 1 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"award-img\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 1000px; height: auto; max-height: 600px; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_6203-1-updated-.jpeg\" alt=\"HK GJEPC Award presented to Ghanshyambhai Dholakia\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Mumbai, India \u2013 31st July, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/sustainability\">Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (HK)<\/a> received the prestigious HK GJEPC Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Gem &amp; Jewellery Industry from the <a href=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/\">Gem &amp; Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)<\/a>. The council presented this honour to Shri Ghanshyambhai Dholakia, Founder and Managing Director of HK. The award recognises the company\u2019s long-standing impact and values-driven leadership in the global diamond industry.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Journey_Behind_the_HK_GJEPC_Award\"><\/span><strong>The Journey Behind the HK GJEPC Award<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Founded in 1992, Hari Krishna Exports has consistently stood for excellence, ethics, and innovation. What began as a humble venture by a young entrepreneur from Gujarat has grown into a globally respected diamond company. Under the guidance of Shri Ghanshyam Dholakia and his brothers, HK built a legacy based on transparency, integrity, and quality.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Upon receiving the HK GJEPC Award, Shri Ghanshyam Dholakia said:<br \/>\n\u201cThis recognition is not mine alone. It belongs to every team member, partner, and stakeholder who has walked this journey with us. It reaffirms our belief that good work done with a clean heart creates meaningful impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_HK_GJEPC_Award_Matters\"><\/span><strong>Why the HK GJEPC Award Matters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">HK has set industry benchmarks in traceable sourcing, environmental responsibility, and employee welfare. Today, the company employs over 9,000 artisans and operates state-of-the-art, vertically integrated facilities. As a result, HK continues to lead the way in responsible diamond manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Through its philanthropic arm, the Dholakia Foundation, HK has also launched major environmental initiatives. These include Mission 102030, which aims to plant 10 million trees by 2030 and has already crossed 3.6 million trees. In addition, Mission River has conserved over 36 billion litres of water by creating more than 164 water bodies across India. Together, these efforts strengthen HK\u2019s leadership in sustainable luxury.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- Image 2 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 30px 0px; text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"award-img\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 1000px; height: auto; max-height: 600px; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LA_10.jpg\" alt=\"HK GJEPC Award ceremony group photo\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beyond_Business_The_Values_Behind_the_HK_GJEPC_Award\"><\/span><strong>Beyond Business: The Values Behind the HK GJEPC Award<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What truly sets Hari Krishna Exports apart is the human touch in every aspect of its work. For example, the company invests heavily in employee welfare and education. It also supports social and spiritual initiatives. Therefore, HK stands as a powerful example of how business and benevolence can grow together.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moreover, Hari Krishna Exports has created thousands of livelihoods, strengthened rural development, and improved access to education and healthcare across India. The company\u2019s deep belief in the emotional and cultural value of natural diamonds continues to inspire both consumers and partners.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The HK GJEPC Award is not only a celebration of financial success. Instead, it recognises HK\u2019s commitment to redefining luxury with responsibility, compassion, and long-term vision.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This recognition from GJEPC also honours HK\u2019s role in shaping industry standards, preserving Indian craftsmanship, and building a future rooted in integrity and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As the gem and jewellery industry evolves, the HK GJEPC Award reaffirms Hari Krishna Exports\u2019 position as a guiding light. The company remains committed to honouring its legacy while embracing progress.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 40px; text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Hari_Krishna_Exports_Pvt_Ltd\"><\/span><strong>About Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (HK) is a leading diamond supplier with a global presence in over 100 countries. The company is known for ethical sourcing, craftsmanship, and leadership in social responsibility. Through the Dholakia Foundation, HK contributes to the UN\u2019s Global Goals by supporting water conservation, afforestation, education, and community development.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>For press enquiries or interviews, please contact:<\/strong><br \/>\nHari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd.<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:marketing@hk.co\">marketing@hk.co<\/a><br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/www.hk.co\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HK GJEPC Award: A Proud Moment for Hari Krishna Exports Shri Ghanshyambhai Dholakia Accepts Esteemed Industry Recognition Mumbai, India \u2013 &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6739,"template":"","class_list":["post-6738","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>HK GJEPC Award for Industry Contribution | Hari Krishna Exports<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hari Krishna Exports GJEPC Award honours the company\u2019s outstanding contribution and ethical leadership in the gem and jewellery industry.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"HK GJEPC Award for Industry Contribution | Hari Krishna Exports\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Hari Krishna Exports GJEPC Award honours the company\u2019s outstanding contribution and ethical leadership in the gem and jewellery industry.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/news\/hari-krishna-exports-gjepc-award\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Hari Krishna - Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HKDiamonds\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-02-24T11:55:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/saff.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"628\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@HKDiamonds\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/news\/hari-krishna-exports-gjepc-award\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/news\/hari-krishna-exports-gjepc-award\/\",\"name\":\"HK GJEPC Award for Industry Contribution | Hari Krishna Exports\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2025-07-31T11:55:21+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-24T11:55:00+00:00\",\"description\":\"Hari Krishna Exports GJEPC Award honours the company\u2019s outstanding contribution and ethical leadership in the gem and jewellery industry.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/news\/hari-krishna-exports-gjepc-award\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/news\/hari-krishna-exports-gjepc-award\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/news\/hari-krishna-exports-gjepc-award\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. 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