The brand also aims to hire an additional 7,000 employees
BBN Bureau
Kochi: Malabar Gold & Diamonds clocked an annual retail global turnover of Rs 51,218 crore in the last financial year, the company said in a statement.
Headquartered in Kerala, the brand currently operates 345 stores across 13 countries with plans to open new stores in New Zealand, Egypt, Bangladesh, and more locations in Europe. The company will strengthen its presence in existing markets such as the US, Canada, UK, and Australia, with a target of opening 100 new stores within the next year, the statement added.
The brand also aims to hire an additional 7,000 employees, increasing the workforce to 28,000. With 21,000 employees representing 26 countries and speaking diverse languages, Malabar offers a dynamic and inclusive work culture, the company claimed.
In addition to opening more stores in its current states of operation in India, Malabar Gold & Diamonds plans to expand its presence into states such as Jharkhand, Goa, Assam, Tripura, and Jammu & Kashmir. Beyond India, the company currently has stores in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Singapore, Malaysia, USA, Canada, UK, and Australia, it said.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds also has its own state-of-the-art design studio, training centre, and research and development department. The company leverages the services of globally renowned consulting firms such as Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Accenture, and IBM.
The company operates 14 supply chain management units in 8 countries and 15 jewellery manufacturing units across 5 countries, complemented by design studios showcasing over 25 exclusive brand collections, it further said.
In India, manufacturing units are located in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, and West Bengal, while internationally, units are in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Bangladesh. Additionally, preparations are underway to establish new jewellery manufacturing factories in Jaipur, Surat, Hyderabad, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. With a customer base exceeding 15 million across 100 countries, Malabar Gold & Diamonds is a hallmark of excellence in the global jewellery sector, guided by the mission ‘Make in India, Market to the World’.
Apart from Malabar Group’s headquarters in Kozhikode, the International Headquarters is located in Dubai, and the National Hub is in Mumbai. These strategic locations drive the brand to achieve current and future business objectives, encompassing supply chain management, sourcing, e-commerce, digital marketing, CRM, omnichannel operations, corporate gifting, B2B divisions, human resources and legal, merchandising, and bullion. Leveraging these centres enables the brand to take a leadership role in reaching new heights through growth.
Importing ‘Rand Pure Gold’ from responsible sources underscores the company’s dedication to ethical sourcing. Malabar Gold & Diamonds adheres strictly to the legal provisions and tax systems in each operating country, fulfilling tax obligations to contribute to national development. Additionally, the Malabar Group actively conducts public awareness campaigns against tax evasion and gold smuggling.
, MP Ahammed, Chairman, of Malabar Group, said: “Maintaining our position as a Responsible Jeweller is our utmost responsibility. Given our extensive global presence, we maintain our dedication to responsibly sourcing gold, ensuring it is mined without infringing upon the rights of individuals, particularly children, animals, and their habitats, assuring ethical practices, and transparent fund management. This commitment has earned us the trust and loyalty of our customers. We remain dedicated to sourcing responsibly mined materials and contributing positively to the communities we serve.”
