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Malabar Gold & Diamonds Launches New Showroom in Panvel
Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the responsible jeweller proudly announces its latest showroom in MCCH society, Panvel, Navi Mumbai. Spanning an expansive 3146 sq. ft., the new store is designed to offer customers a world-class shopping experience with an exquisite collection of jewellery across diverse designs and styles. This launch marks another step in the brand’s commitment to expanding its footprint in Western India while delivering exceptional craftsmanship and service.
The showroom marks the brand’s 43rd outlet in the Western region of India, further strengthening its presence and leadership in the region. The new showroom inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of Shri Ramsheth Thakur, Former Member of the Lok Sabha, alongside members of the management team, valued customers, and well-wishers.
With a global footprint of over 390 plus showrooms across 13 countries—including India, the Middle East, the USA, the UK, Canada, and Australia—Malabar Gold & Diamonds is renowned for its wide-ranging collections, exceptional quality, and customer-centric approach. Strengthening its presence further, the brand is set to expand with 12 new showrooms opening across India in March, reinforcing its commitment to making premium jewellery more accessible. Backed by a dedicated team of 22,000 multilingual employees across 26 countries, the brand has served over 15 million satisfied customers worldwide.
The new showroom offers an extensive collection of gold, diamond, platinum, gemstone and silver jewellery, designed to suit various tastes and occasions. From traditional designs that reflect India’s cultural heritage to contemporary styles for modern sensibilities, the showroom caters to diverse preferences.

In a statement marking the momentous occasion, MP Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group, stated, “We are excited to open our showroom in Panvel, a city known for its strategic location, rapid urban development, and rich cultural heritage. At Malabar Gold & Diamonds, we are dedicated to offering jewellery that combines timeless elegance with exceptional craftsmanship. With a strong focus on quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction, we look forward to bringing our finest collections to Panvel and providing an unforgettable shopping experience to the vibrant community here.”
The showroom is designed to provide a flawless shopping experience to the customers, with elegant displays and a highly trained team to guide customers in selecting their perfect jewellery. The space aims to provide customers with an unparalleled jewellery shopping experience, complete with spacious interiors and ample parking.
This showroom launch underscores Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ vision of becoming the world’s most preferred jeweller, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to create timeless pieces while prioritising sustainability and societal well-being.
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Correction In Gold Prices Prompts Margin Calls On Some Bullet‑Repayment Gold Loans
NBFCs, Have Started Shifting Toward EMI Based Gold Loan Products To Reduce LTV Vulnerability
A sharp correction in gold prices over recent months has prompted margin calls on some bullet‑repayment gold loans, while EMI (regular‑instalment) loans have stayed largely insulated; this dynamic and recent RBI rules (effective April 1, 2026) have pushed non‑bank lenders to migrate toward EMI‑based products to reduce future margin‑call risk.
Bullet loans keep principal outstanding until maturity, so a fall in gold’s market value raises the loan‑to‑value (LTV) ratio quickly and can trigger margin calls or demands for extra collateral; lenders have invoked margin calls in some cases as prices fell over five months.
EMI loans reduce outstanding principal every month, creating an equity cushion that buffers the borrower against modest price corrections and so have remained largely unaffected in the recent correction.
Market participants attribute the correction to geopolitical events and renewed concerns about interest‑rate trajectories, which reduced safe‑haven flows and weighed on prices.
Key elements of the new RBI gold‑loan framework (effective April 1, 2026)
- Tiered LTV caps: 85% for loans up to Rs 2.5 lakh, 80% for Rs 2.5–5 lakh, and 75% above Rs 5 lakh. This standardises collateral limits across lenders.
- Requirement that borrowers repay principal and interest within 12 months (ending the widespread practice of rolling by paying only interest) and stricter auction/valuation and borrower‑protection rules (30‑day average or previous‑day price for valuation, faster release of gold on closure, mandated disclosures, auction reserve pricing rules).
- LTV for bullet loans must be calculated on the total amount repayable at maturity, which makes bullet structures less attractive under the new framework.
Industry response and product shift
- Non‑bank lenders (NBFCs, smaller finance companies) have started shifting toward EMI‑based gold‑loan products to reduce LTV vulnerability and margin‑call exposure, and to align with RBI’s consumer‑protection and repayment‑discipline aims.
- Lenders say they can manage risks on short‑term loans and through active LTV monitoring, but the structural incentive now favours EMI schedules because they steadily reduce outstanding balances.
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