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ABARAN Commemorates The 125th Birth Anniversary Of Founder Shri Burde Sadananda Kamath With Special Gold Coin Launch
Burde Sadananda Kamath Established His First Jewellery Store, In Udupi In 1935, Laying The Foundation For A Family Business Legacy Spanning Over Nine Decades
ABARAN, among India’s renowned heritage jewellery brands, commemorated the 125th birth anniversary of its founder, Late Shri Burde Sadananda Kamath (born in 1901), with the unveiling of a specially designed 4-gram commemorative gold coin at its flagship Chord Road showroom in Bengaluru.
Born in 1901, Shri Burde Sadananda Kamath established his first jewellery store, Neo Jewellery Mart, in Udupi in 1935, laying the foundation for a family business legacy spanning over nine decades.
His son, Shri Madhukar Sadanand Kamath, subsequently expanded the business under the ABHARAN name and established its presence in Bengaluru in 1983. Today, ABARAN operates four showrooms across Bengaluru, including its Rolex boutique at Taj West End.
The commemorative gold coin was unveiled in the presence of Smt. Srilakshmi Kamath, Founding Director, ABARAN, and wife of Chairman Emeritus Madhukar Sadanand Kamath; Dr. Pratap Madhukar Kamath, Managing Director, ABARAN;. Preethi Kamath, Director, ABARAN; and Sanyukta Pratap Kamath and Shiv Pratap Kamath, the fourth-generation members of the family and great-grandchildren of the founder.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Pratap Madhukar Kamath expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the people of Karavali ( coastal Karnataka ) and Bengaluru for their continued trust, affection and support throughout the family’s remarkable journey.
Coinciding with the International Day of the Girl Child, observed worldwide on 11 October, ABARAN also announced the launch of “SukanyaAbarana”, a special savings scheme dedicated to the girl child. The initiative aims to encourage the habit of saving from an early age, promote financial security, and empower young girls to build a financially independent and secure future. Through this initiative, ABARAN seeks to contribute towards the long-term well-being and empowerment of the next generation of young women.
Dr. Pratap Madhukar Kamath also announced plans to undertake various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Udupi in honour of his grandfather, reaffirming the family’s commitment to giving back to the community where its journey began.
As part of its continued expansion, ABARAN is preparing to unveil a new flagship jewellery showroom in Udupi, the birthplace of its jewellery legacy.
The celebration marked not only the 125th birth anniversary of its visionary founder but also the continuation of a four-generation family legacy built on trust, tradition, craftsmanship and excellence since 1935.
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The Solitaire Festival Of India Concludes; Bumper Prize Winner At Ranka Jewellers Wins XUV 7XO
TSFI Reached More Than 200+ Partner Jewellery Stores Across 100+ Cities
A solitaire often becomes part of a moment that people cherish for years. Whether it marks a milestone, celebrates a relationship or is a personal choice, it often holds a special meaning for its wearer. Reflecting this sentiment, The Solitaire Festival of India (TSFI) 2026, hosted by Divine Solitaires, concluded on a celebratory note at Ranka Jewellers, Chinchwad, Pune, with the handover of the festival’s bumper prize.
Amardeep Jinde was felicitated as the TSFI 2026 bumper prize winner and received the keys to a brand-new XUV 7XO, bringing the nationwide festival to a memorable close.
Taking the Solitaire Experience Across India
This year, TSFI reached more than 200+ partner jewellery stores across 100+ cities. The festival offered customers an opportunity to explore solitaires through assured gifts, weekly draws and a national bumper prize, while encouraging informed buying through a focus on quality, certification and transparent pricing.
Retail partners such as Ranka Jewellers have played an important role in bringing TSFI to consumers. The bumper prize handover at its Chinchwad store marked the culmination of this year’s festival, bringing
the nationwide celebration to a close.
Speaking on the occasion, Jignesh Mehta, Founder & Managing Director, Divine Solitaires, said:
“At Divine Solitaires, we continuously look for ways to engage with our customers and create exciting experiences for them. TSFI is one such initiative that brings together customers and our retail partners across the country. As we bring this edition to a close at all over India, we are grateful to everyone who has been part of the journey. We look forward to bringing many more interesting initiatives and experiences to our customers in the future.”
Adding his perspective,. Tejpal Ranka, Owner, Ranka Jewellers, Chinchwad, Pune, said:
“It has been a very eventful year for us, and our long-standing association with Divine Solitaires has been fruitful. We have seen an increase in customer walk-ins, which has been encouraging for our business. Having the TSFI bumper prize winner emerge from our store is a matter of great pride for us. It is wonderful to see a customer from our store win a prize in a festival celebrated across India. We look forward to continuing our association with Divine Solitaires and being part of more such initiatives in the future.”
Divine Solitaires continues to focus on making solitaire buying more transparent through its 123-parameter Quality Guarantee, standardised pricing and consumer-focused post-purchase benefits.
As the brand looks ahead to Dhanteras and the festive buying season, Divine Solitaires aims to encourage more consumers to consider a solitaire for their first meaningful jewellery purchase through festive offers and engaging customer initiatives.
With its focus on quality, transparent pricing and consumer confidence, the brand aims to further strengthen its position in India’s solitaire jewellery market. Going forward, Divine Solitaires plans to introduce more initiatives that bring solitaires closer to consumers and make the buying experience more rewarding.
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