From Berkeley to Cardiff, from working with the US Army to securing a seat in the UK House of Lords, and from playing international horse polo to leading a milling revolution in India, Akshay Amrit Ji Jain has lived a life of extraordinary milestones. Yet, when faced with a choice between a high-profile international career and his father’s legacy, he chose to return home—to restore a lost tradition that could change the way millions consume flour.
An Extraordinary Journey Across Continents
Born with a passion for excellence, Akshay Amrit Ji Jain began his academic journey in the United States, earning a degree in International Business and Marketing from Berkeley, California. He then served as a drone surveyor in disaster management for the United States Army, contributing to critical operations and life-saving missions.
His pursuit of knowledge led him to the United Kingdom, where he embarked on a PhD in Manufacturing Management at Cardiff University. His leadership skills shone through as he was elected President of the University, and later, he secured a seat in the UK House of Lords—a rare honor at such a young age, reflecting his influence in governance and policy-making.
Beyond academics and governance, Akshay’s passion for sports saw him represent Team Cardiff ,UK in international horse polo matches, excelling on the field just as he did in leadership.
But something was missing.
Despite achieving what many only dream of, one calling proved stronger than them all—the call of family, heritage, and purpose.
Returning to India: A Mission Bigger Than Self
For personal reasons, Akshay made the life-altering decision to leave behind his political and academic pursuits and return to India to take charge of his father’s company, Adinath Stones Pvt. Ltd.
For over two decades, Adinath Stones has been on a mission to revive India’s rich traditional stone milling—a method that once ensured the purity and nutritional value of flour. But modern milling methods, driven by speed and cost-cutting, have compromised this essential food staple.
The Silent Threat in Today’s Flour
Today, most commercial flour is produced using emery stones, which contain harmful chemicals like cement, synthetic abrasives, and toxic resins. Additionally, high-RPM grinding generates excessive heat, destroying vital nutrients and introducing contaminants into our daily food. This silent health hazard has contributed to a rise in lifestyle diseases across the country.
Adinath Stones Pvt. Ltd. is rewriting this narrative by manufacturing low-RPM stone mills that mimic the hand-grinding method of our ancestors—preserving nutrients and ensuring the flour remains free from synthetic contamination. With natural stone grinding, the flour temperature barely rises a degree or two above room temperature, keeping it fresh, healthy, nutrient intact and wholesome.
Bridging Tradition with Innovation
In a world where time is of the essence, traditional hand-milling isn’t feasible. Understanding the urgency of the problem, Adinath Stones is pioneering the manufacturing of low-RPM natural stone mills that offer the same cold milling effect as hand grinding with natural stones. These mills operate at the same speed as traditional hand-stone grinding, preserving nutrients while eliminating the risks posed by chemical-laden emery stones.
Today, leading brands in India, USA, Turkey, United Kingdom, and 20+ other countries have embraced Adinath’s technology and India’s traditional stone milling methods, bringing back stone-milled flour to households and reviving a healthier way of life.
The Future of Milling Starts Now
This is more than just a business—it’s a movement. A movement to educate people about what they are consuming. A movement to restore the rich heritage of natural stone milling. A movement that one man chose over a prestigious global career—because some legacies are worth preserving.
Akshay Amrit ji Jain’s journey—from the battlefields of disaster management to the boardrooms of governance, from the polo fields to the future of India’s food industry—is more than just a personal story.
It’s a movement. A movement to educate people about the hidden dangers of modern flour and the importance of returning to stone-ground grains for a healthier future.
From Snowhill to Stone Mills, this is a story of homecoming, purpose, and revolutionizing the way India eats—one grain at a time.
