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Malabar Gold & Diamonds Executes First Jewellery Export To The UK Under India–UK Trade Agreement
Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s fourth largest jewellery retailer and a responsible jeweller, has exported jewellery to the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. With this, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has become one of the first Indian jewellers to export jewellery to the UK under the agreement. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s international growth journey as well as in India’s jewellery export sector.
The inauguration ceremony for Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ jewellery exports to the UK under the India–UK Trade Agreement was held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. The event was attended by British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, Malabar Gold & Diamonds North India Regional Head Mohammed Jishad N.K., representatives of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), and senior government officials.
The India–UK Trade Agreement will help strengthen economic cooperation between India and the United Kingdom while creating new opportunities for the Indian jewellery industry, said M.P. Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group.
M.P. Ahammed Added:

“It is a matter of great pride for Malabar Gold & Diamonds to be among the first jewellers to export under this agreement. Following the philosophy of ‘Make in India, Market to the World,’ we have been consistently striving to take Indian craftsmanship to global markets. This has also enabled us to create large-scale employment opportunities. Our first export to the UK is a proud milestone for both us and the Indian jewellery industry. It will help us further strengthen our supply chain, deliver greater value to customers, and enhance our competitiveness in the UK market.
We see this as the beginning of stronger trade relations between India and the United Kingdom. Even as we expand our business globally, we remain committed to ensuring the highest standards of quality, trust, and responsible business practices,”
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has planned significant business expansion in the UK, the US, Canada, and other countries through its Western Value Chain. In addition to its existing presence, the company plans to open more than 30 new showrooms in these markets. By becoming a part of the India–UK Trade Agreement from its very inception, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has further reinforced its commitment to leveraging new opportunities in global markets through responsible sourcing while adhering to international quality standards and regulatory requirements.
With more than 445 showrooms across 14 countries, Malabar Gold & Diamonds continues to strengthen India’s position in the global jewellery industry by bringing world-class jewellery designs and superior manufacturing excellence to international markets.
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PNG Jewellers Wins IACC Excellence In Service Award At IACE 2026
Prestigious Recognition Honours PNG Jewellers’ Commitment To Customer Service, Retail Excellence and Evolving Consumer Expectations
PNG Jewellers has been honoured with the Excellence in Service award at the 22nd Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards (IACE) 2026, organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC). The recognition celebrates PNG Jewellers’ retail excellence in Sunnyvale, California, and its commitment to delivering service excellence and trusted jewellery retail experiences to customers in the U.S. market.
The award was presented at a prestigious ceremony held on September 11, 2026, at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, in the presence of business leaders, members of the Indo-U.S. business community, IACC members and representatives of the diplomatic community. Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director, PNG Jewellers, received the award on behalf of the company from Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari.
The winners were selected by an eminent jury chaired by Shailesh Haribhakti, alongside Kaku Nakhate, S. S. Mundra, Rajyalakshmi Rao and Nilesh Vikamsey. P. N. Gadgil Jewellers Ltd. was unanimously selected as the winner in the Excellence in Service category.
Commenting on the recognition, Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director, PNG Jewellers, said:

“This recognition is a testament to the trust our customers have placed in PNG Jewellers and to the commitment of our teams who work relentlessly to deliver an exceptional jewellery-buying experience. For us, service excellence goes beyond the transaction. It is about understanding evolving customer expectations, offering greater transparency and ensuring that every interaction strengthens a relationship built over generations. We are deeply honoured to receive this recognition from the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.”
The recognition specifically acknowledges PNG Jewellers’ store in Sunnyvale, California, and the brand’s commitment to extending its legacy of trust, craftsmanship and service excellence to customers in the United States. The Sunnyvale store represents an important milestone in PNG
Jewellers’ international journey, bringing its heritage-led approach together with contemporary retail experiences tailored to evolving consumer expectations in the U.S. market.
The Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards recognise organisations and individuals making significant contributions to the Indo-U.S. trade and business corridor.
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