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GJEPC leadership meets Hon’ble Finance Minister to discuss industry growth and key issues
The leadership of the GJEPC met with the Hon’ble Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, to discuss pressing issues and the way forward for the gem and jewellery industry. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, and Shaunak Parekh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, along with Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, engaged in a courtesy meeting with the Hon’ble Minister, highlighting key challenges faced by the industry.
The discussions focused on the inclusion of India Jewellery Park, Mumbai in the harmonised infrastructure list to accelerate industry growth. The leadership also extended an invitation to the Hon’ble Minister to visit the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Udupi, showcasing the industry’s commitment to skill development and employment generation.
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Malabar Gold & Diamonds Opens New Showroom In KR Puram, Bengaluru by cine actress Srinidhi Shetty
Malabar Gold & Diamonds today opened its new showroom in KR Puram, Bengaluru, by actress Srinidhi Shetty further strengthening its presence in one of the country’s most established urban jewellery markets. With this launch, the brand’s network has expanded to 24 showrooms in Bengaluru and 46 showrooms across the Karnataka & Goa region.
The showroom was inaugurated on Saturday, 4:30 PM, by cine actress Srinidhi Shetty, in the presence of Filsor Babu, Regional Head – Karnataka, of senior leadership from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, guests, and members of the local community.
The KR Puram showroom has been designed to offer a structured and comfortable retail environment, with a layout that supports easy navigation, clear product display, and personalised customer assistance. Developed in line with Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ global retail standards, the showroom brings together an extensive range of jewellery across gold, diamonds, platinum, and precious gemstones, addressing both traditional and contemporary preferences. Additionally, Malabar Gold & Diamonds is offering customers special exclusive offers. These include up to 40% off on making charges of all gold, uncut, and gemstone jewellery, up to 30% off on diamond value, this offer valid till 31st March, 2026, Free silver coin with Akshaya Tritiya booking at 10% onwards, 0% deduction on old gold exchange, sell your old gold to get maximum cash value & assured same-day payment (*T&C Apply)
The showroom showcases a comprehensive assortment spanning bridal jewellery, occasion-led collections, festive wear, everyday designs, and contemporary styles. Signature collections across diamonds, uncut diamonds, gemstones, handcrafted gold, and polki jewellery are available, reflecting a balance between craftsmanship, design detailing, and evolving customer preferences.
Commenting on the launch, M. P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, said:

“Bengaluru is a market where jewellery buying spans both everyday use and occasion-led purchases, with a clear focus on design, quality, and ease of experience. KR Puram has seen steady residential growth, and this showroom allows us to serve that demand with wider collections and a retail environment that is structured, accessible, and consistent.”
Customers visiting the showroom will benefit from Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ customer-first practices, including transparent pricing, detailed product disclosure, HUID-compliant gold, certified diamonds, and the One India One Gold Rate policy, ensuring uniform gold pricing across the country.
With this launch, Malabar Gold & Diamonds continues to deepen its presence across Bengaluru’s expanding neighbourhoods, aligning its retail format to local buying behaviour while maintaining consistent standards of quality, transparency, and service.
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