Ashish Vijay Kumar

Ashish Vijay Kumar Jain (born July 17, 1981) is an Indian businessman and philanthropist based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The multi-billionaire is the founder and chairman of the AV Group, which works in the jewelry, real estate, hospitality, technology, and healthcare industries.

 Biography 
Ashish Vijay Kumar Jain was born in India into a family with over 75 years of legacy in the gemstone industry. He earned a bachelor's degree in commerce from Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi.  

Ashish Vijay relocated to Dubai to pursue his ambitions in the luxury jewelry market. He gained recognition for his expertise in sourcing both cut and uncut precious gemstones and for his creative approach to jewelry design. His companies were involved in organizing gemstone auctions and catering to a global clientele seeking high-quality gems and custom-designed pieces.

In 2016, he founded Seiko Financial Services, a Dubai-based investment fund aimed at supporting various businesses, from small enterprises to global startups.  As the founder of the AV Group, Ashish led his businesses into sectors beyond gemstones, including real estate, hospitality, technology, and healthcare investments.

In 2022, Ashish Vijay acquired a rare 1.01-carat fancy red diamond, named the "Scarlet Chakra," which was showcased at an event in Dubai. His company, AV Globale, has developed an automated digital platform for gemstone auctions and tenders, known as the "Collector’s Chest" series.  

In 2023, he was appointed as the director of the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) – Dubai Chapter.

In September 2023, AV Globale, under Ashish’s leadership, unveiled a rare 1.05-carat fancy purplish red diamond, monographed by GIA as “AV Rose,” during a jewelry world tour. This diamond had previously set a world record at a prestigious auction.

Ashish Vijay is also the founder of the Bliss Foundation, a philanthropic initiative dedicated to improving access to healthcare and education, especially for underprivileged communities and girl children.

Ashish Vijay was recognized in the Dubai 100: People You Need to Know in the Emirate (2024) and UAE Indians: Top 50 Indian Aces. He also received the Global Indian Award for his contributions to international business and philanthropy.

In February 2025, he was called “The King of Diamonds” in the Legends of Entrepreneurship event with former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted by Entrepreneur (magazine). Later that evening, Vijay won the Award for Legend in the Luxury Category. 

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