Five Surat-origin Kadamb alumni — Adajan, Athwa Lines, Vesu, Varachha — share their journey from diamond/textile family backgrounds to Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Hungary.
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Surat is India’s 4th-largest economy by GDP — diamonds, textiles, petrochemicals. Surat business families historically pulled the next generation into the family business by default. That’s changing. Below, 5 Surat-origin Kadamb alumni share why their families allowed them to choose European universities — and how their education is now connecting Surat industries to European markets.
M.Sc. Gemology & Diamond Trade, HRD Antwerp Institute of Gemology (2023 intake)
Originally from Varachha, Surat
“Family runs a diamond polishing unit in Mahidharpura Surat — 3rd generation business. Father expected me to take over after BCom. I wanted formal international gemology training to bring back to the business. Saumitra at Kadamb knew the HRD Antwerp pathway — Antwerp is where 86% of world’s rough diamonds get traded. Got admitted, currently doing 1-year intensive at HRD Antwerp. Already met 5 Belgian diamond traders who are now considering our Surat polishing unit for their orders. Father visited Antwerp last month — first international trip — and was blown away. He’s now setting up an Antwerp office for our family business with my help. The Surat-Antwerp diamond bridge is real and Kadamb knew exactly how to access it.”
M.Sc. Textile Engineering, Politecnico di Milano (2024 intake)
Originally from Athwa Lines, Surat
“Family runs synthetic saree manufacturing in Sahara Darwaja, Surat. BTech Textile from SVNIT Surat. Surat is world’s largest synthetic textile hub — Como (near Milan) is world’s premier silk textile region. Italian design + Surat manufacturing scale could be a powerful combination. Saumitra at Kadamb saw this connection clearly. Got admitted to Polimi Textile Engineering with DSU scholarship EUR 5,200/year + free tuition. Currently in Milan, doing thesis project with Italian textile design house Etro. They’re exploring sourcing partnership with our Surat unit. Father (initially extremely skeptical of “international degree”) is now planning Milan trip to meet Italian textile suppliers I’ve introduced. Family business is going international through my education.”
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, TU Munich (2023 intake)
Originally from Adajan, Surat
“BTech Mechanical from SVNIT Surat, 8.3 CGPA. Family runs a textile machinery dealership in Ring Road Surat — selling European (mostly German Rieter, Trützschler) machinery to local mills. I’d been in the showroom since age 14 — knew German machinery better than most engineers. Saumitra at Kadamb realized this gave me a unique angle for TU Munich application: I positioned myself as bridge between German manufacturing engineering and Indian textile market needs. Got admitted. Currently at TUM, internship at Trützschler Mönchengladbach (the company whose machines we sell in Surat). They want to hire me for their Indian market expansion. Family business will get a Trützschler-trained engineer back in Surat — total game changer.”
English MBBS, University of Pécs Hungary (2023 intake)
Originally from Vesu, Surat
“NEET 2022 — got 580/720 marks. Couldn’t crack government college cutoff in Gujarat. Private medical college in Surat was demanding ₹1.4 crore. Family had budget for ₹70 lakh max. Saumitra at Kadamb introduced University of Pécs Hungary English MBBS — total 6-year cost ₹65 lakh, MCI/NMC recognized for return-to-India practice. Currently in Year 2 at Pécs. Strong Indian student community there (mostly Gujarati actually). Clinical training in Year 4 will be at Pécs hospitals — strong European training standard. Plan to return India for NEET PG. Saved my family ₹70+ lakh that we’re investing in our family textile business modernization back in Surat.”
M.Sc. International Business, Bocconi Milan (2024 intake)
Originally from Pal, Surat
“BCom from MTB College Surat, then 2 years working in family’s diamond export business at Mahidharpura. Wanted formal MBA equivalent for international expansion of family business. Saumitra at Kadamb suggested Bocconi (top Italian B-school) over typical USA/UK MBAs — better Italian luxury market access (perfect for diamond/jewelry business). Got admitted with Bocconi merit scholarship EUR 8K. Currently at Milan, building network with Italian luxury jewelry houses (Bulgari, Damiani). Plan: bring Surat polished diamonds directly to Italian luxury market, eliminating Antwerp middlemen. Family is fully on board — they’ve already wired investment funds for the Italy entity I’m setting up post-graduation. Bocconi was the precise pick for my goal — most consultants wouldn’t have known.”
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