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A Legacy in Motion

From a single diamond workshop in Surat to a global family enterprise.

1965

Inception

Diamond operations founded in Surat. First workshop established, beginning six decades of craftsmanship.

1980

First Factory

First dedicated manufacturing facility established in Surat, scaling diamond cutting and polishing capacity.

1991

Going International

First international office opened in Hong Kong, marking the beginning of the group's global footprint.

1994

Asia-Pacific Expansion

Diamond trading and manufacturing operations spread across Antwerp, Bangkok, Singapore, and Malaysia.

1996

North America Entry

Trading and jewellery operations established across the United States and North America.

2000

Retail & Partnerships

Office opened in Japan. Retail partnerships established with major US department stores and fashion brands.

2002

Manufacturing Scale

Mining rights secured in Mongolia. Manufacturing plants established in China and Bangkok, significantly expanding production capacity.

2006

Real Estate

Entered residential and commercial real estate in Surat, Gujarat. First of 15+ projects across Surat and Navsari.

2007

Diversification

Expanded into textiles, oil exploration, and hospitality across multiple geographies — a workforce of 15,000+.

2010

Diamond Manufacturing

Expanded diamond manufacturing capabilities. Fabrics business launched — premium formals, denim, and sari fabrics.

2018

Lab-Grown Diamonds

Ventured into lab-grown diamond production, combining 50 years of natural diamond expertise with next-generation technology.

2020

Technical Lace

Pivoted into precision lace manufacturing using German industrial machinery — a new chapter in the textiles arm.

2025

Silinfra

Silinfra launched as a solar EPC company, targeting C&I installations and pan-India government tenders. Rapidly growing presence in India's clean energy transition.

2026

SilicIndia Energies

SilicIndia Energies founded to manufacture battery energy storage systems (BESS) at scale. 5 GWh target capacity, targeting SECI tenders and industrial customers. Silinfra expands into Africa — turnkey solar EPC projects launched in Kenya and Nigeria.

2025

VQ Labs

VQ Terminal (institutional trading dashboard), VerdantIQ (AI cold storage detection), and Solvora (enterprise problem-solving platform) — three software products built and deployed by the third generation.

Global Presence

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