the country’s first research and development facility in the jewellery sector. Rajesh Exports processes 35% of the world’s gold. It is also listed in National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Rajesh Exports was included in the Fortune 500 list as the 423rd company. Valcambi Exports In 2015 Rajesh Exports acquired Valcambi, the world’s largest gold refining facility, based in Switzerland. It can produce 400 tons of small sized gold bars and 500 tons of kilo bars every year. The gold bars produced are certified by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). Awards and recognition Udhyog Shree Award Jeweller of the Year Award presented by the Karnataka Government Jain Bhusan presented by the Jain Social Group Outstanding Businessman Award presented by Harun Business Institute of China Indian Affairs Transformational Business Leader of the Year 2018 by Satya Brahma founded India Leadership Conclave 2018. Indian Affairs Transformational Business Reformer of the Year 2021 by Satya Brahma founded India Leadership Conclave 2021. Personal life Rajesh Mehta is the son of Chandrika Ben Mehta and is married to Leena Mehta. His son Siddharth Mehta is the head of information technology team at Rajesh Exports Bangalore, which builts customised software for in-house processes. References Businesspeople from Bangalore Living people 1964 births Indian billionaires Indian Jains