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Malabar Gold & Diamonds Awarded Scholarships to 350+ Girl Students in Ghatkopar Reinforcing its vision of Women Empowerment
Malabar Group, India’s leading business conglomerate and the parent company of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young women through education by awarding scholarships worth ₹29,00,000 to over 350 deserving girl students across 30+ schools.
The scholarship distribution ceremony was held at Zaverben Popatlal Sabhagruha Auditorium, Ghatkopar, Mumbai, where financial aid was provided to ensure these students can pursue their academic aspirations without constraints. This initiative reflects Malabar Group’s dedication to fostering education and enabling young women to build a brighter future.
The event was graced by the presence of Shri Sanjay Mukund Kelkar, Member of the Maharashtra Assembly, as the chief guest. His participation underscored the importance of collective efforts in promoting women’s education, further strengthening their role in society and helping them achieve a position of dignity and respect.
Speaking in regards to the initiative, MP Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar Group, said, “Providing Education to young girls is the most effective ways of ensuring positive change as education lays the foundation of a progressive nation, and equipping young women with the means and knowledge for betterment is one of the most impactful ways of ensuring a brighter future. These scholarships are not just supposed to be an economic aid to the students; but they are also investments in the future of our society, ensuring that no young girl has to compromise on reaching the pinnacle of her potential, due to financial misfortune”
Since its establishment in 1999, the Malabar Charitable Trust has been at the forefront of numerous social welfare initiatives. Malabar Group dedicates 5% of its annual profits to CSR activities, focusing on education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and poverty alleviation.
The Malabar Scholarship program, a flagship initiative under the Group’s CSR framework, continues to bridge educational gaps for marginalized communities. By fostering academic opportunities for young girls, Malabar Group aims to create a ripple effect of progress that extends beyond individuals to families and entire communities.
The group’s overarching narrative to support education and skill development across India is further highlighted by this Scholarship distribution event in Mumbai. Malabar Group’s broader mission to support sustained initiatives has seen the Group remain committed to empowering future generations and fostering an inclusive, educated society for all.
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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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