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1. KGK Group

2. Our Story
The KGK Group originated in 1905 when Shri Keshrimalji Kothari began trading Burmese coloured gemstones in
Jaipur, India. His principled and passionate approach is evident today throughout our company. Inspired by his
father’s vision, Shri Ghisilalji Kothari helped establish our tradition for innovation and diversity, and led the group’s
initial growth and expansion.
The company prospered exponentially and grew into a leading multinational corporation under our third generation
leadership. We continue to conduct our business according to the highest principles of faith, respect and integrity
that guided our founders.
SHRI KESHRIMAL KOTHARI
(1884 – 1956)
SHRI GHISILAL KOTHARI
(1915 – 1975)

3. NAVRATTAN KOTHARI
Patriarch
Mr Navrattan Kothari has managed KGK since 1962. Under his
astute guidance KGK has evolved into a modern multinational
that operates to world-class standards with state-of-the-art
infrastructure. His leadership has enabled KGK to innovate and
expand into numerous markets and achieve global growth and
recognition.
Mr Kothari has built a company that is inspired by life and
humanity, which places the highest value on trust, integrity,
ethics and corporate responsibility. As Patriarch, Mr Kothari
steers the company and enlightens and inspires our team
worldwide with his insights, experience and acumen.

4. SANJAY KOTHARI
Vice Chairman
Based in Hong Kong, Sanjay is taking the group to the next level of
growth as we expand into new markets. He manages the gems and
jewellery business, from mining to retail brands.
His first initiative with the group involved establishing diamond
manufacturing in Mumbai. Since then he has developed many verticals,
including international sales and marketing, jewellery manufacturing,
gemstone mining, jewellery retailing and real estate. He also leads the
group’s IT and corporate identity initiatives.

5. SANDEEP KOTHARI
Managing Director
After joining the group in 1990, Sandeep became involved in
diamond procurement and processing and was responsible for
growing the business considerably worldwide.
Now based in Antwerp, the world’s largest diamond centre, he
has been instrumental in expanding our polished diamonds sales
in Europe. His many successful initiatives include developing
trusted supplier relationships with such companies as De Beers,
Alrosa and Rio Tinto.

6. Milestones
1972
Launched coloured
stone operations in
USA
1905
Shri Keshrimal Kothari
begins trading coloured
gemstones between
Jaipur, India and
Rangoon, Burma
1915
KGK starts trading
coloured
gemstones in
Chennai
1960
Mr Navrattan
Kothari joins KGK
Group
1962
Operation
established in
Hong Kong

7. Milestones
1975
Diamond sourcing
operations
launched in
Mumbai
1986
Diamond
processing
operations
established in
Mumbai
1996
Jewellery
manufacturing
unit opens in
SEEPZ (Mumbai)
1997
KGK awarded
Sightholder status
by De Beers
1997
Bhagwan Mahaveer
Cancer Hospital and
Research Centre
opens in Jaipur

8. Milestones
1990
Jewellery
manufacturing unit
established in Panyu,
China
2002
Wholesale
jewellery
operations
launched in India
2004
Fine jewellery
house brand
Entice launched in
Hong Kong
2009
First Entice
boutique
launched in
Jaipur, India
2010
KGK real
estate division
established in
India

9. Milestones
Aug 2012
Lifetime Achievement
award for Mr
Navrattan Kothari
Oct 2012
New KGK office
opens in the
Bharat Diamond
Bourse, Mumbai
Jul 2014
KGK acquires
distribution rights
for US brand
Judith Ripka
Aug 2014
KGK opens
diamond
manufacturing
unit in Bostwana,
Africa
Dec 2014
KGK Diamonds signs
partnership with
Russian miner Alrosa

10. Milestones
Jan 2015
Jewellery
manufacturing unit
established in
Bangkok to produce
silver pieces
Mar 2015
KGK Diamonds
Botswana becomes
a De Beers
Sightholder
Jan 2016
KGK inks
collaboration with
well-known
Australian jewellery
distributor,
Ausdiam
May 2016
KGK unveils new
corporate
identity and
group website
September 2017
Hon’ble President of
Russia Mr. Vladimir
Putin launched KGK’s
diamond
manufacturing facility
in Vladivostok

11. Businesses

12. www.kgkgroup.com