What Shree Ramkrishna Exports does

Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (SRK) is a Mumbai-headquartered, privately held diamond manufacturer and exporter established in 1964 by Govind Dholakia. The company operates two large-scale diamond crafting facilities in Surat (SRK Empire, inaugurated 2011; SRK House) and a jewelry manufacturing unit in SEEPZ, Mumbai (Jewel Goldi, established 2003), employing over 2,000 master artisans supported by the in-house SRKID training institute. SRK holds Sightholder status with De Beers (since 1964), Alrosa Alliance membership (since 2014), and Rio Tinto Select Diamantaire status, supplying cut and polished diamonds to international traders and jewelry brands through the Bharat Diamond Bourse and Surat Diamond Bourse.

The company's product and technology platform is centered on two proprietary, certification-anchored systems: The Footprints (a mine-to-customer traceability initiative launched in 2019, certified to PAS 7000 by BSI) and the SRK Grading System (SGS), which became the world's first ISO 24016-certified diamond grading system in 2021. Manufacturing is supported by laser cutting, computer-based management systems, and automated workflows. SRK's go-to-market is direct B2B field sales to international diamond traders and luxury jewelry manufacturers, with rough diamond sourcing concentrated through major mining houses; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of polished diamonds and finished jewelry.

Sustainability and standards leadership is a defining differentiator: both crafting facilities are Net Zero certified and LEED Platinum (SRK Empire was the first Asian manufacturing facility to achieve LEED Platinum), the company holds an AA- external credit rating (a first for the diamond industry), and SRK verified its emissions to ISO 14064, ISO 14067, and GHG Protocol while commissioning a 6 MW solar plant in 2025. The business is founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional investment, acquisitions, or funding rounds, and operates with a horizontal segmentation approach targeting global diamond traders, international jewelry brands, and diamond certification bodies.

Name

Shree Ramkrishna Exports

Legal name

Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://srkexport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shree Ramkrishna Exports is a privately held Indian diamond manufacturer and exporter that crafts polished diamonds and luxury jewelry through two Net Zero-certified Surat facilities and 2,000+ master artisans, supplying international traders and jewelry brands via De Beers, Alrosa, and Rio Tinto sightholder relationships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Diamond Manufacturing and Export

NAICS

Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers (42394)

SIC

Wholesale-Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones & Metals (5094)

akta.pro primary industry

Diamond Cutting & Polishing (Manufacturing) (CRAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fine Jewelry Wholesale & Trading (CRAKAAAL), Polished Diamond Trading & Brokerage (CRAKAJAD), Traceability, Provenance & Compliance Services (e.g., origin, AML/KYC, sanctions) (CRAKAJAL)

Keywords

• Natural diamond manufacturing
• Diamond cutting polishing
• Luxury jewelry manufacturing
• Diamond traceability solutions
• Graded diamond export

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Diamond Manufacturing and Export: Core business of cutting and polishing diamonds for global export. The company operates manufacturing facilities processing rough diamonds into polished gems for international markets.
2. Jewelry Manufacturing: Diversified into jewelry segment through Jewel Goldi manufacturing unit in SEEPZ, Mumbai, established in 2003 to cater to international clientele.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shree Ramkrishna Exports is a vertically integrated natural diamond manufacturer and exporter that crafts cut and polished diamonds through over 2,000 master artisans and manufactures luxury jewelry through its Jewel Goldi unit in SEEPZ, Mumbai. The company also offers proprietary technology-enabled services including the SRK Grading System (SGS) — an ISO-certified 20-step diamond grading process — and The Footprints diamond traceability platform. All operations are conducted through facilities in Surat and Mumbai serving global B2B clients via diamond trading exchanges and direct export relationships.

Product overview

SRK is a diamond manufacturing and jewelry company offering a vertically integrated portfolio. The core offerings include diamonds (cut, polished, graded in-house by over 2000 master artisans) and luxury jewelry manufacturing. Technology-enabled services include The Footprints traceability platform and the proprietary SRK Grading System (SGS) certified as the world's first ISO-certified diamond grading system. Digital access is provided through the iSRK Touch App and SRK.One mobile applications. Supporting operations is SRKID, an authorized vocational training institute for the gems and jewelry industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SRK Empire: One of the largest diamond manufacturing facilities in the industry with latest technology and machinery.
• SRK House
• Jewel Goldi
• The Footprints
• SRK Grading System (SGS)

Products and services

• Natural Diamonds (Cut and Polished) Vertically manufactured cut and polished natural diamonds, crafted in-house by over 2,000 master artisans across any shape, processed with precise attention to detail, and graded to exacting proportions and standards. Sold B2B to international diamond traders and jewelry manufacturers.
• Luxury Jewelry (Jewel Goldi) Luxury jewelry manufactured through the Jewel Goldi unit in SEEPZ, Mumbai, where jewelers turn inspiration into branded objects of desire for international luxury jewelry clients, capturing both functional and emotional consumer drivers.
• The Footprints Diamond Traceability Platform Proprietary blockchain-integrated diamond traceability feature that enables full supply chain transparency — from mines to final customer — including origin verification, integrated with Tracr, Canadamark, Diavik Sourced, Diamond Origin by GIA, Code of Origin, and Forevermark programs.
• SRK Grading System (SGS) Proprietary 20-step diamond grading metric that authenticates the true value of a diamond through a transparent and stringent process. Certified with ISO 24016, it provides an authoritative and conclusive objective measure replacing subjective grading.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lowest emissions per carat in diamond crafting compared to global industry average
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• TracrcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019SRK is integrated with Tracr, a blockchain-based diamond traceability platform that provides end-to-end provenance tracking for diamonds from mine to retail.
• Alrosa AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014SRK obtained Alrosa Alliance status in 2014 by meeting high standards of business conduct and demonstrating keen insight into the diamond market. This partnership provides access to another major rough diamond source.
• De Beers SightholdercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1964SRK is a De Beers Sightholder, providing access to rough diamond supplies from the world's largest diamond mining company. This strategic relationship enables SRK to source diamonds directly from the source with full provenance tracking.
• Rio Tinto Select DiamantairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRK is a Rio Tinto Select Diamantaire, providing preferential access to Rio Tinto's ethically sourced diamonds from mines in Australia and Canada.
• Burgundy Diamond MinesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Burgundy Diamond Mines for diamond sourcing, supporting SRK's supply chain with additional sources of responsibly mined diamonds.
• CanadamarkcoreTechnology or IntegrationSRK is a Canadamark certified manufacturer, enabling traceability and verification of Canadian diamonds through the Canadamark certification program.
• Diavik SourcedstrategicTechnology or IntegrationSRK is a Diavik Sourced partner, providing certification for diamonds sourced from Rio Tinto's Diavik mine in Canada's Northwest Territories.
• Diamond Origin by GIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSRK is verified through GIA's Diamond Origin service, providing third-party verification of diamond provenance and grading.
• Code of OriginstrategicTechnology or IntegrationSRK participates in De Beers' Code of Origin program, enabling tracking and verification of diamond origin within the De Beers ecosystem.
• ForevermarkstrategicTechnology or IntegrationSRK is a Forevermark partner, enabling the branding of eligible diamonds with Forevermark's ethical sourcing and quality certification.
• Natural Diamond Council (NDC)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRK became a member of Natural Diamond Council in 2023, supporting industry-wide promotion of natural diamonds and their positive impact.
• World Diamond Council (WDC)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRK is a member of World Diamond Council, participating in industry efforts to prevent conflict diamonds and promote responsible practices.
• Responsible Jewellery CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRK is a member of Responsible Jewellery Council, committing to ethical, social, and environmental practices throughout the diamond and jewelry supply chain.
• UN Global CompactstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRK is a signatory to UN Global Compact, committing to sustainable and responsible business practices aligned with UN principles.
• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTI)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRK is committed to Science Based Targets, setting emissions reduction targets aligned with climate science to drive sustainability.
• US Green Building Council (USGBC)coreTechnology or IntegrationSRK's facilities have achieved LEED Platinum certification from USGBC, demonstrating leadership in sustainable building design and operations.
• Global Network for ZerostrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRK is a partner of Global Network for Zero, collaborating with other organizations to advance net-zero emissions goals.
• Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSRK is an active member of GJEPC, participating in India's gem and jewelry export promotion activities and industry advocacy.
• Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSRK established an office at the world's largest office building, Surat Diamond Bourse, expanding presence in India's diamond trading hub.
• Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSRK's headquarters is located at Bharat Diamond Bourse in Mumbai's BKC, the primary trading hub for diamond business in India.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRK is a member of CII, participating in India's premier industry association for policy advocacy and business networking.
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRK is a member of FICCI, engaging with India's major chamber of commerce for industry representation and business development.
• Indo French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRK maintains membership in IFCCI for bilateral business relations between India and France in the diamond and jewelry sector.
• Original LuxuryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRK is a member of Original Luxury, an organization promoting authenticity and ethical practices in the luxury goods sector.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KGK Group: Mumbai-headquartered vertically integrated gemstone and diamond company with manufacturing in India, sightholder status, and global operations across diamond cutting, jewelry manufacturing, and retail — directly comparable to SRK's full vertical integration from rough to jewelry.
• Rosy Blue: Vertically integrated global diamond company headquartered in Antwerp with major manufacturing operations in India (Surat), holding De Beers and Alrosa sightholder status. Directly comparable business model combining rough sourcing, cutting/polishing, and B2B polished diamond distribution.
• Kiran Gems: One of the world's largest diamond manufacturing companies based in Surat, India, with comparable scale of operations, sightholder status with major mining houses, and a vertically integrated diamond and jewelry business model directly competing with SRK in cut and polished diamonds.
• Diarough N.V. Global diamond manufacturing company with significant Indian operations and sightholder status, producing polished diamonds across size ranges for the same international trader and jewelry manufacturer customer base as SRK. Operates at comparable scale with similar value chain positioning.
• Venus Jewel: India-based sightholder diamond manufacturer focused on larger and premium size polished diamonds, with Surat manufacturing operations and global B2B sales channels overlapping directly with SRK's high-end diamond manufacturing segment and customer base.
• Hari Krishna Exports: Mumbai-headquartered Indian diamond manufacturer and exporter with De Beers Sightholder status, similar B2B cut-and-polish diamond focus, comparable employee scale (thousands of artisans), and overlapping international customer base among global diamond traders and jewelry brands.

Broad incumbents

• De Beers Group: World's largest diamond mining company and a key SRK rough supplier through its Sightholder program. While De Beers is upstream and not a direct competitor in cutting/polishing, it sets industry pricing, allocates rough supply, and operates downstream Forevermark and De Beers brands that compete with SRK customers.
• Tiffany & Co. Iconic luxury jewelry brand and major diamond buyer, now owned by LVMH. While downstream of SRK's cutting operations, Tiffany competes for the same end-consumer diamond jewelry spend and influences sourcing standards (traceability, provenance) that affect SRK's competitive positioning as a supplier.

Emerging players

• Leibish & Co. Specialized fancy colored diamond and high-end polished diamond online retailer working with select manufacturers. While smaller and more retail-oriented than SRK, Leibish represents the downstream B2C channel that polished diamond manufacturers increasingly need to access for margin capture.
• Lightbox Jewelry (De Beers): De Beers-owned lab-grown diamond jewelry brand. While currently a different category from SRK's natural diamond focus, it represents the strategic lab-grown entry that signals the direction the broader industry is heading and frames the existential threat to SRK's natural diamond positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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