Dholakia LGD raises ₹800+ crore led by Abakkus, ICICI Venture for pan-India retail rollout

Vertically integrated lab-grown diamond arm of Hari Krishna Group secures ₹800+ crore from Abakkus PE and ICICI Venture, with UBS as advisor. Capital fuels production scale-up, working capital, and a physical retail expansion across India, building on a footprint spanning 100+ retailers in 25+ countries.

— FiledFri, 8 May, 2026, 17:01 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 23:59 IST·Source Forbes India

What happened

Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond raised ₹800+ crore led by Abakkus PE with ICICI Venture participation, funding production scale-up, working capital and a pan-India

Key facts

  • ₹800 crore
  • 100+ retailers
  • 25+ countries
  • 33-year-old group
  • $4 billion AUM

Why this matters

A well-funded Dholakia rolling out branded LGD stores pan-India narrows the window for partnerships, white-label supply deals, or pre-emptive stake acquisitions in competing LGD manufacturers.