{"id":7047,"date":"2025-12-09T03:56:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T03:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/?post_type=news&#038;p=7047"},"modified":"2026-02-18T04:58:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T04:58:25","slug":"hari-krishna-exports-hurun-gujarat-awards-2025","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/news\/hari-krishna-exports-hurun-gujarat-awards-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Hari Krishna Exports Highlights Next-Generation Leadership at Hurun Stars of Gujarat Awards 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<section style=\"max-width: 1060px; margin: auto; padding: 20px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: #333;\">\n<style>\n.blog-content a,\n.blog-content a:link,\n.blog-content a:visited,\n.blog-content a:hover,\n.blog-content a:active {\n    color: #0000EE !important;\n    text-decoration: underline !important;\n}\n.blog-content a * {\n    color: #0000EE !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"blog-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ahmedabad, Gujarat <\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/\">Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (HK)<\/a>, one of India\u2019s leading diamond manufacturers, participated in the Hurun India Stars of Gujarat Awards 2025, held on <strong>4 December<\/strong> at Le Meridien, Ahmedabad. The event brought together next-generation entrepreneurs and established business leaders to discuss Gujarat\u2019s expanding role in global enterprise.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leadership_Dialogue_at_Hurun_Gujarat_Awards_2025\"><\/span><strong>Leadership Dialogue at Hurun Gujarat Awards 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Hurun India Stars of Gujarat Awards platform highlighted the growing role of next-generation leadership in building globally competitive businesses from Gujarat.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Second-generation entrepreneur Mr Brijeshbhai Dholakia represented HK in a fireside conversation with Mr Shreyansbhai Dholakia, Entrepreneur and Brand Custodian of Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK). The session, moderated by Mr Adrish Ghosh, Managing Director, Barclays Private Clients, focused on the theme: \u201cFrom Gujarat to the World: Building a Global Enterprise Rooted in Gujarat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled-design-13-1024x630.png\" alt=\"HK Hurun Gujarat Awards leadership discussion\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the discussion, leaders explored how Gujarat\u2019s long-standing values of trust, long-term thinking, and relationship-driven business continue to influence global practices. \u201cGujarat\u2019s business culture has always been guided by trust and long-term thinking,\u201d said Mr Brijeshbhai Dholakia. \u201cThese values continue to anchor the organisation\u2019s global expansion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Furthermore, the session highlighted the evolving responsibilities of next-generation leaders. In particular, it addressed the challenges of digital transformation, rising ethical sourcing expectations, and increasing international competition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the conversation, Mr. Brijeshbhai Dholakia outlined the organisation\u2019s continued focus on traceability, fair practices, and sustainability. In addition, he emphasised HK\u2019s solar-powered manufacturing facilities and its community development efforts through the philanthropic arm of HK Dholakia Foundation (DF).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moreover, DF leads several environmental and social initiatives. These include Mission 102030, which aims to plant ten million trees and conserve one hundred billion litres of water by 2030. Additionally, other efforts focus on lake development, biodiversity restoration, and environmental education.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and family business leaders whose enterprises significantly contribute to Gujarat\u2019s economic landscape. Meanwhile, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hurunindia.net\/\">Hurun India<\/a> platform continues to recognise organisations that demonstrate responsible growth, innovation, and positive community impact.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"HK Hurun Gujarat Awards event gathering\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Event\"><\/span><strong>About the Event<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Hurun Stars of Gujarat Awards is part of Hurun India\u2019s series of state-focused recognitions celebrating business excellence. The program features panel discussions, leadership dialogues, and awards that acknowledge individuals and organisations shaping regional and national industries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"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 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Founded in 1992, Hari Krishna Exports is one of the world\u2019s largest natural diamond exporting companies, with a presence in over 110 countries. Known for its <strong>\u201cMines to Market\u201d<\/strong> approach, HK integrates craftsmanship, technology, and ethical sourcing within renewable-powered facilities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Its philanthropic initiatives, led by the Dholakia Foundation, support all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. In particular, the foundation focuses on biodiversity, water conservation, education, and inclusive growth.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahmedabad, Gujarat \u2014 Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. 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