Diamond World (DW) May - June 2020

In MeMorIaM
Ashish K. Mehta, Partner, Kantilal Chhotalal
Arunbhai was a visionary, and
had anuncanny business
acumen rooted in an ethical
and humanitarian approach. He led the
Rosy Blue group with amazing focus,
impeccable integrity and outstanding
leadership.
Arunbhai also played a prominent
role in steering the Indian diamond
industry through these exciting times.
At a personal level, his immense
contribution lay in training and guiding
many of the country’s successful
diamantaires, and remained a mentor
for many of the next generation. Many
of them also recall how he would easily
analyse the most complex of issues and
offer practical advice and suggestion on
how to overcome problems. Arunbhai
selflessly dedicated efforts to the
growth and sustenance of the industry
through his involvement in numerous
trade organisations.
He actively participated in a range
of charitable organizations, adding
immense value through his guidance
and leadership. He was a leader sans
comparison: his effective, nurturing
style successfully unlocked people’s
potential and even enthusiasm. He was
associated with several organisations in
the field of education, healthcare and
religion. I had the privilege of working
very closely with him.
I worked closely with him particularly
in Vidyamandir Trust, Palanpur. For
several years we visited Palanpur
jointly in the winter and spent a lot
of time with the management, staff,
parents and teachers. The Vidyamandir
family always keenly looked forward to
his annual inspiring speech. He was a
source of inspiration to all.
He was a person with great clarity
of thought and vision. Endowed with
uncanny ability to assess problems with
great simplicity, he arrived at practical
and sustainable solutions. For those
who knew him, he was always a phone
call away: no problem or discussion
was ever delayed or avoided.
He would easily
analyse the most
complex of issues and
offer practical advice
and suggestion on how
to overcome problems
Alok Kala, Publisher, Diamond World
I
have known Arunbhai since 1975,
it is over four decades now. I recall
his charitable nature. He was a
man of few words. He was known to be
forthright and spoke to the point. His
concentration on his work and focused
attitude was always appreciated. I recall,
back in the early 90s when we were
working on raising funds for a Cancer
hospital in Jaipur, my father wrote to him
for a donation, he immediately sent a
cheque of Rs five lakhs. It was quite an
impressive donation back then. He was
a great philanthropist and did not shirk
away from any of his responsibilities.
He used to be a good guide in various
business matters, for which trade leaders
used to consult him. He was offered many
honorary positions in various associations
quite often. But he chose to work behind
the scenes, without any titles. His words
were greatly revered by the gems and
jewellery fraternity across the world.
He used to be a good
guide in various
business matters, for
which trade leaders
used to consult him.
He was offered many
honorary positions in
various associations
quite often. But he
chose to work behind
the scenes, without
any titles
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