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In a remarkable feat of entrepreneurial success, Joy Alukkas, the Chairman and Managing Director of the renowned jewelry retail chain Joyalukkas, has ascended to the pinnacle of India’s jewelry industry. According to Forbes’ list of the 100 richest Indians, Joy Alukkas has claimed the title of India’s richest jeweler, ranking 50th with an estimated net worth of $4.4 billion. This achievement marks a significant climb of 19 spots from his previous ranking of 69th, underscoring his remarkable journey to success.
Joy Alukkas, often referred to as the jewelry magnate, is at the helm of the Joyalukkas Group, a multinational jewelry retail chain that has left an indelible mark in India and across the globe. The roots of this extraordinary success story can be traced back to 1956 when Alukkas’ father, Varghese Alukkas, opened the first jewelry store in Thrissur, Kerala.
What makes Joy Alukkas’ ascent even more extraordinary is his educational journey. He is a school dropout who embarked on a path less traveled. In 1987, he ventured to the Middle East to inaugurate the family’s first overseas store in Abu Dhabi. Later, he diverged from the family business to establish his own brand, Joyalukkas, which has now grown into a jewelry empire with a staggering 100 outlets in India and 60 overseas locations, employing over 9,000 individuals.
The Joyalukkas Group also holds the distinction of owning the world’s largest gold jewelry retail outlet, a remarkable achievement in itself, located in Chennai.
As per the latest press statement from the jewelry group, Joyalukkas reported a significant turnover of ₹14,513 crore in FY2023, with a net profit of ₹899 crore in India. Joy Alukkas has ambitious plans for the future, aiming to expand the number of showrooms in India to 130 while also extending the brand’s presence in North India.
Notably, Joy Alukkas’ family plays a pivotal role in the success of the business. His wife, Jolly Joy, heads the Joyalukkas Foundation, contributing to the group’s philanthropic initiatives. Meanwhile, his son, John Paul, serves as the Managing Director of the international jewelry business.
In the Forbes list, Mukesh Ambani retains his position as the richest Indian, with a staggering net worth of over $92 billion, followed by Gautam Adani, who secured the second spot.
The top 10 richest individuals in India, as per Forbes, are as follows:
- Mukesh Ambani: $92 billion
- Gautam Adani: $68 billion
- Shiv Nadar: $29.3 billion
- Savitri Jindal: $24 billion
- Radhakishan Damani: $23 billion
- Cyrus Poonawalla: $20.7 billion
- Hinduja Family: $20 billion
- Dilip Shanghvi: $19 billion
- Kumar Birla: $17.5 billion
- Shapoor Mistry & Family: $16.9 billion
Joy Alukkas’ inspiring journey from a school dropout to India’s richest jeweler stands as a testament to the power of entrepreneurship and determination in achieving extraordinary success.
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