Surat is also famed as the 'Diamond City of India.' The things which sparkle in the city are actually pearls and business. Over ages, this city has counted many laureates, who qualified as masters in various fields. Today, five names from among the very rich people of Surat will be looked at more closely, to trace their personal stories of becoming rich.

Savji Dholakia

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The widely known name not just in Surat, but globally. He is the founder of Hari Krishna Exports, one of the biggest diamond manufacturing companies around the globe. His influence in the diamond industry is irreplaceable. Dholakia is a person who displays tremendous magnanimity; this can be traced through his news about giving his employees some hefty Diwali bonuses, such as cars, houses, and ornaments. His remarkable achievements have cemented his position as one of Surat’s wealthiest individuals.

Smita Shah

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Smita Shah is a dynamic entrepreneur and the CEO of SPAAN Tech, an infrastructure and construction management firm. She has not only built a successful business but also emerged as a prominent advocate for women in STEM fields. Her company’s major infrastructure projects have significantly contributed to Surat's growth and development, establishing her as a key player in the city’s business landscape.

Dhaval Kotecha

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The Kotecha Group, a preeminent real estate development house, stands testimony to Dhaval Kotecha being in command of the Surat real estate market, where he is the founder and CEO. His projects have not only changed the skyline of the city but also bring a revolutionary twist to residential and commercial buildings. Furthermore, through visionary leadership, high infrastructural development has been made a reality for the city-shores.

Samir Mehta

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Samir Mehta is one of the leading luminaries of the pharmaceutical industry at the helm of Torrent Pharmaceuticals as its Chairman. This stature was well grown under the terms that cheap yet quality medicines are synonymous with the company. He has earned Torrent further prestige with his intelligent business handling and leadership to make his name within the millionaire ranks of Surat.

Pankaj Patel

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Chairman of a stalwart in the pharmaceutical industry, Cadila Healthcare, Pankaj Patel is a proven and successful ruler in this industry. His chairmanship has turned Cadila Healthcare into one of India’s largest pharmaceutical companies and indeed a major global player. Vision and untiring hard work have made Patel successful for the company in which he has built his fat fortune, too.