Umesh Kumar Agarwal of Krishna Pearls, shares his journey

In this edition’s Last Word, we turn our spotlight to Umesh Kumar Agarwal, the visionary Managing Partner of Krishna Pearls in Hyderabad. With a career spanning decades, he talks of his remarkable journey, insights from it and aspirations that have led him to where he stands today

• YOUR CAREER PATH

In 1992, when I was in Class XII, I started my career in the jewellery industry. After that, we slowly expanded our retail presence to Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad and I have been taking care of the store since then.

• NUMBER OF STORES

At present, we have four stores in Hyderabad.

• YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLE

I trust the team, motivating and guiding them at the same time to achieve their targets.

• YOUR BIGGEST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

We were in the pearls business until 2016, when we entered the bridal jewellery segment by launching the Jubilee Hills store. That was my biggest business opportunity.

• YOUR BEST BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT

I want to open a chain of retail stores across South Indian cities.

• A PERSON WHO HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE

Ratan Tata

• THE PERSON YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO MEET

Ratan Tata.

• PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE

God has given us a beautiful life and we must always try to be happy in all the situations we face.

• YOUR BEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT

As a doting father to a son and a daughter, I have always taught them to be good human beings first. Seeing them today, I can proudly say that I have raised them well and that is my best personal achievement in life.

• YOUR HOBBIES

I am an introvert, so, I like to spend time with myself. I also like to listen to motivational speakers during my free time.

• FAVOURITE RESTAURANT

Taj Mahal restaurant in Hyderabad.

• FAVOURITE TV PROGRAMME

I generally do not watch television.

• YOUR CAR

Range Rover.

The Retail Jeweller India Magazine