Savji Dhanji Dholakia (born 12 April 1962) is an Indian businessman. He is the founder and chairman of Hari Krishna Exports, a diamond manufacturing and exporting company. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2022.

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Savjibhai Dhanjibhai Dholakia
સવજીભાઇ ધોળકિયા
Dholakia in December 2014
Born	(1962-04-12) 12 April 1962 (age 62) Dudhala village, Amreli district, Gujarat, India
Citizenship	India
Occupation	Founder of Hari Krishna Exports
Known for	Developing Lakes
Spouse	Gauri Dholakia
Children	Mena, Nimisha, Dravya, Kisna
Parent	Dhanji Dholakia (father)
Awards	Padma Shri (2022)
Website	savjidholakia.com

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Savji Dholakia was born in a farmer family in Dudhala, Amreli district, Gujarat. He studied till 4th standard and dropped out at the age of 13. He joined his paternal uncle's diamond business in Surat. Later his brothers Himmat and Tulsi also joined him and they founded the diamond business in 1984. Their youngest brother Ghanshyam joined them and opened a diamond export office in Mumbai in 1992. The company grew and became major diamond exporting company with 6500 employees by 2014.^[1][2][3]

Together with his brothers Himmat, Tulsi, and Ghanshyam Dholakia founded Hari Krishna Exports in 1992. ^[4] The company engages in the procurement, cutting, polishing, and exporting of diamonds. It has grown to employ over 6,500 individuals as of 2014 and has gained recognition in the international diamond market. ^[5]

In 2022, Dholakia was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, recognizing his contributions to both the diamond industry and his philanthropic work, particularly for his efforts in creating 75 lakes.^{[6] [7]}

• Hari Krishna Exports