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Shree Ramkrishna Exports Launches “Kriam Pharma”

Kriam Pharma to Target Key Therapeutic Segments with Direct-to-Chemist Model; Backed by Gates Foundation for South Africa Supply, Aims Pan-India Reach by 2030 and Over 3,500 Jobs

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Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), a leader in the natural diamond industry,has forayed into healthcare with the launch of “Kriam Pharma.” The inauguration ceremony, held in Surat under the theme “Aarogyam: A New Flight towards Health & Healing”, marked the official unveiling of this new venture.

The launch event was graced by dignitaries including Surat Mayor Daksheshbhai Mavani, SRK Founder & Chairman Govindbhai Dholakia, Dr Vijay Agarwal, President, Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO), Dr Giridhar Gyani, Director General, Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI), Mathurbhai Savani, Chairman of Kiran Hospital, Arnav Kapoor, Deputy Director of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Padma Shri Savjibhai Dholakia of Hari Krishna Exports and several leaders from the healthcare ecosystem.

Speaking on the occasion, Tej Dholakia, Founder of Kriam Pharma said, “Healthcare is a necessity for everyone, yet access to quality medicines at affordable prices remains a challenge. With Kriam Pharma, we aim to bridge this gap by delivering high-quality medicines while building trust between providers and patients. This is not merely a business journey, but a journey of service. We will ensure quality medicines at fair prices, initially reaching 20,000 towns and villages.”

Kriam Pharma will focus on categories such as anti-diabetic, cardiac care, gastrointestinal, pain management, dermatology, vitamins and minerals and anti-infectives, covering both immediate and long-term healthcare needs. In a highly fragmented market, the company will deliver reliability, while adhering to the highest ethical standards.

Mayor Daksheshbhai Mavani congratulated SRK on the new venture and expressed hope that with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Kriam Pharma would supply its medicines even to South Africa. He said, “The company would initially focus on Gujarat and Maharashtra, adopting a direct-to-chemist distribution model for efficiency and trust.”

CAHO President Dr. Vijay Agarwal said,Even though remarkable progress has been made in medicine over the last 100 years, trust deficit remains. He stressed the importance of accessible and affordable care and wished success to Kriam Pharma in bridging gaps with quality medicines.”

Kriam Pharma aims to supply medicines across every city, town and village in India by 2030, while creating more than 3,500 direct and indirect jobs. The company is also exploring exports to emerging markets with high demand for dependable and high-quality medicines.

AHPI Director General Dr. Giridhar Gyani said, “30% of the hospital expenditure is on medicines, which highlights the need for affordable, accessible and quality medicines.”

Kriam Pharma is currently sourcing its products from leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) and plans to set up in-house manufacturing in the second phase.

Reaffirming the company’s mission, Tej Dholakia added, “Our mission is rooted in a simple belief that medicine is not a privilege, it is a basic right. Every product, every partnership and every decision we make reflects our commitment to quality and integrity.”

Shreyans Dholakia, Brand Custodian of SRK Exports said, “With 60 years of excellence in natural diamonds, we are now committed to serving the nation in healthcare. Healthcare is a key focus area of the country.”

Govindbhai Dholakia, Founder- Chairman Emeritus of SRK Group said, “A company may be precious, but it must also be valuable. With Kriam Pharma, let us ensure that we uphold values alongside value, making this venture truly meaningful.”

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Bhima Gold Unveils Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection for Akshaya Tritiya, Blending Devotion with Exquisite Design

A culturally rooted, insight-led launch that reimagines festive gold buying through storytelling, symbolism, and spiritual relevance.

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In a move that blends cultural storytelling with product innovation, Bhima Gold has unveiled its Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection for Akshaya Tritiya – positioning gold not just as a purchase, but as a deeply symbolic expression of prosperity, faith, and intent.

Timed with one of India’s most significant gold-buying occasions, Akshaya Tritiya, the launch reflects a deeper cultural shift in consumer behaviour. While the festival continues to drive strong purchase intent, there is a growing preference for meaningful, purpose-led buying experiences over purely transactional consumption.

Aligned with this evolving mindset, the Ashtalakshmi coin collection has been thoughtfully conceptualised to blend tradition with deeper symbolism. Inspired by the eight sacred forms of Goddess Lakshmi, each coin represents a distinct dimension of prosperity—from wealth and nourishment to courage, knowledge, and continuity.

By bringing together Adi Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Veera Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi and Vidya Lakshmi, the collection reframes gold coins from being a generic festive purchase to a story-driven, culturally immersive product experience – one that resonates across generations and belief systems.

This launch also aligns with Bhima Gold’s larger centenary narrative of “Together Purever,” which focuses on legacy, shared traditions, and evolving consumer meaning. The collection becomes an extension of that philosophy – reinforcing how heritage brands are reinterpreting tradition for a more aware and emotionally driven consumer.

Customers can pre-book their favourite jewellery by paying just 10% in advance & get their jewellery on Akshaya Tritiya at the lowest rate, which gives customers more flexibility and helps them plan their purchases with greater confidence, especially at a time when gold prices are high.

Akshaya Tritiya has traditionally been associated with intention, belief, and the aspiration for prosperity, extending beyond a purely transactional act of buying gold. The Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection has been conceptualised to reflect this deeper cultural and spiritual significance, with each coin designed to carry a distinct meaning and sense of purpose. The initiative also aligns with evolving consumer preferences, where there is a noticeable shift towards jewellery that offers emotional, cultural, and spiritual resonance in addition to intrinsic value.

With gold prices near record highs and consumer sentiment becoming more considered, Bhima’s Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection signals a broader shift in the category — from price-led promotions to meaning-led engagement, where design, storytelling, and cultural relevance drive both differentiation and demand.

As legacy brands navigate a new era of conscious consumption, Bhima Gold’s latest offering highlights how tradition can be reimagined as experience, making gold buying not just an act of investment, but an expression of identity and belief.

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