Surat/Mumbai, September 2025 – Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), a global 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.
Key Focus Areas of Kriam Pharma
- Therapeutic Categories: Anti-diabetic, cardiac care, gastrointestinal, pain management, dermatology, vitamins & minerals, and anti-infectives – covering both immediate and long-term healthcare needs.
- Geographic Reach:
- Initial focus: Gujarat and Maharashtra, using a direct-to-chemist distribution model to ensure efficiency and trust.
- Expansion target: Supply medicines across every city, town, and village in India by 2030.
- Global presence: Exploring exports to emerging markets, including South Africa.
- Employment Impact: Aim to create 3,500+ direct and indirect jobs by 2030.
- Manufacturing Plans: Currently sourcing products from leading Contract Development & Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs), with plans to establish in-house manufacturing in the second phase.
Launch Event Highlights
The event was graced by several dignitaries and leaders from the healthcare ecosystem, including:
- Daksheshbhai Mavani, Mayor of Surat
- Govindbhai Dholakia, Founder & Chairman of SRK
- 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, Kiran Hospital
- Arnav Kapoor, Deputy Director, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Padma Shri Savjibhai Dholakia, Hari Krishna Exports
Leadership Statements
Tej Dholakia, Founder of Kriam Pharma: “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.”
Dignitaries Speak
- Mayor Daksheshbhai Mavani praised SRK’s healthcare foray, noting its potential to reach South Africa with the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
- Dr. Vijay Agarwal (CAHO) emphasized the need to bridge the trust deficit in healthcare and lauded Kriam Pharma’s focus on affordability and accessibility.
- Dr. Giridhar Gyani (AHPI) highlighted that 30% of hospital expenditure is on medicines, underscoring the need for affordable and quality pharmaceuticals.
SRK’s Vision for Healthcare
- Shreyans Dholakia, Brand Custodian, SRK Exports: “With 60 years of excellence in natural diamonds, we are now committed to serving the nation in healthcare.”
- Govindbhai Dholakia, Founder-Chairman Emeritus, SRK Group: “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.”
Conclusion
Kriam Pharma represents SRK’s commitment to bridging healthcare gaps with accessible, reliable, and affordable medicines. With a mission rooted in the belief that “medicine is not a privilege, it is a basic right”, the company aims to transform India’s healthcare landscape and expand its reach to global markets.
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