Malabar Gold and Diamonds has announced the opening of its largest store in the United Kingdom. Spread over 5,700 sq ft, the new showroom is located at Brimingham.
Another store at Southall was also inaugurated by the Company and Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, the Brand Ambassador did the honours.
MP Ahammad, Chairman of Malabar Group, stated, “The authorities in the UK are providing great support and cooperation to business ventures from South Asian countries.
I am very happy and proud of that. In addition to the existing 4 showrooms in the UK, there is a plan to open more showrooms.
This will further strengthen the brand’s presence in the UK and further fuel our mission to become the most loved jewellery brand in the international market. We would like to thank all the customers, investors, and team members who have placed their trust in the company.”
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, the Brand Ambassador said. “Malabar Gold & Diamonds, one of the world’s largest and most trusted jewellery groups, is like family to me and I have a long-standing relationship with the company”.
Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal MBE, the Indian Consul General in Birmingham, Dr. Venkitachalam Murugan, Senior Directors and Management team members of Malabar Gold & Diamonds attended the inauguration at Birmingham.
Ealing Mayor Councillor Anthony Kelly, Ealing Southall MP Deirdre Costigan, Malabar Gold & Diamonds Senior Directors, Management team members attended the opening at Southall.
Editor’s Note
From looting precious gold and diamond jewellery for over 300 years from India including the prized Kohinoor, the UK has come a long way over the last 75 years since our Independence, with several Indian Entrepreneurs and Corporate Houses having a significant business interest with the UK currently.
In 1949, Late KR Sundaram Iyer launched Madras Motors to import British motorcycles into India, including Royal Enfield.
In 2008, the TATA Group’s then Chairman Late Ratan Tata acquired Jaguar Land Rover, the automobile brand with a deep British heritage from The Ford Motor Co. for USD 2.3 Bn.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds operates two other stores currently at Leicester and Green Street (London) in the UK.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has an annual turnover of USD 7.36 Bn and is currently the 5th largest jewellery retailer worldwide.
The company operates a retail network of over 400 showrooms in 13 countries including the Middle East and Europe.
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