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Malabar Gold & Diamonds to Open 12 New Showrooms in March, Expands Global Network to 391 showrooms across 13 countries

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, world’s 6th largest jeweler, is set to launch 12 new showrooms by March 2025 to further strengthen its presence across India. The latest expansion drive will take the total showroom count to 391 showrooms across 13 countries and presence in 19 states across India.
The new showrooms will be located at Panvel in Mumbai, Sinhagad Road in Pune, Brahmapur and Soubhagya Nagar in Odisha; Dhanbad in Jharkhand, Hospet, Nagarbhavi and Chitradurga in Karnataka; Nandyal, Amalapuram, Machilipatanam in Andhra Pradesh, Varanasi in UP.
Malabar Group has invested Rs. 600 crores in this expansion phase and hired 406 employees in various roles this financial year.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds plans to open 60 new showrooms in 2025, further expanding its global presence. In April 2025, the Group is set to inaugurate 5 new showrooms, marking its expansion into the Middle East, UK, and Canada.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched a consumer awareness campaign with prolific actor and brand ambassador NTR Jr. The campaign highlights the brand as a responsible jeweller, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable practices, authentic hallmarked jewellery, and certified natural diamonds.
Commenting on the expansion, MP Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar Group said, “Our expansion plan is aligned with our broader vision of extending our global footprint and offering quality-focused, transparent retail practices coupled with a world-class shopping experience to more people across the world. We are deeply committed to ethical business practices and responsible sourcing, which are at the core of our values. As we continue to grow and enter new markets, each showroom opening represents a step closer to realizing our vision of becoming the world’s number one jewellery and luxury brand. This global market penetration not only broadens our reach but also strengthens our position as a trusted brand that offers excellence, integrity, and unparalleled luxury to our customers worldwide.”
All our showrooms will offer a diverse range of traditional and contemporary jewellery collections, coupled with a personalized shopping experience, demonstrating Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ dedication to customer service excellence.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds operates 11 state-of-the-art factories across India and 5 international units, ensuring world-class craftsmanship and quality in jewelry manufacturing. Its key facilities in Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Bangalore serve as innovation hubs, equipped with the latest technology to create exquisite designs while adhering to the highest standards of legal compliance, quality assurance, and sustainability. Beyond production, the company places a strong emphasis on employee well-being, occupational health, and safety, fostering a work environment that empowers artisans and upholds global best practices.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds is renowned for its commitment to customer satisfaction through its “Malabar Promises,” which include transparent pricing with a detailed cost breakdown, lifetime free maintenance services available at all global showrooms, and a 100% exchange value for old gold and diamonds. The company ensures that all jewellery is 100% HUID- compliant, offering complete transparency and authenticity. Certified diamonds undergo 28- point quality checks, and every jewellery purchase comes with one year of free insurance, with options for extended coverage and warranty. The brand also guarantees its gold is responsibly sourced from authorised channels, ensuring ethical practices throughout its supply chain.
Beyond India, Malabar Group’s global presence spans across the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Singapore, Malaysia, USA, UK, Canada, and Australia. The company employs over 25,000 professionals from 26 countries. Malabar Gold & Diamonds also operates 14 wholesale units across eight countries, 15 jewellery manufacturing units in five countries, design studios, and boasts over 25 exclusive brand collections, serving more than 15 million satisfied customers from 100 countries.
A cornerstone of Malabar Group’s corporate social responsibility initiatives is the ‘Hunger Free World’ project, which aims to alleviate hunger by providing nutritious meals. Currently, the initiative distributes food packets to 60,000 individuals daily across 81 cities in 17 Indian states. In addition, 10,000 food packets are distributed daily to schoolchildren in Zambia, Africa. To date, Malabar Group has invested over ₹286 crore in various CSR activities.
Additionally, as part of the Malabar Group’s ongoing Hunger Free World initiative, 581 micro learning centers have been established across the country to provide basic education to street children and facilitate their transition into formal schooling.
So far, 25,800 children have been enrolled in these centres, where they receive one year of foundational education to help them return to or begin formal education. The initiative ensures each child continues their studies in a structured school environment, with an annual expenditure of Rs. 10,000 per child to support their education.
Children who complete their 10th standard will receive support for higher studies on campuses across various states, with additional scholarships available to girls as part of the Group’s commitment to women’s empowerment

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Aspect Bullion & Refinery to launch 50 gold and silver vending machines nationwide on Akshaya Tritiya

Aspect Bullion and Refinery, a division of Aspect Global Ventures, has announced plans to roll out 50 gold and silver vending machines in the next 12-18 months. These state-of-the-art bullion vending machines have been indigenously developed by Aspect Bullion, assuring complete control over the planogram, software backend, and customer interface, reinforcing Aspect Bullion’s commitment to innovation, transparency and consumer trust. Strategically designated to be placed at high-footfall locations such as major malls, airports, temples, airports and more, the vending machines are designed to make purchasing precious metals faster, safer, and more accessible than ever before. Very soon, the brand will open another store in Mumbai and begin exploring franchise opportunities across India.
In the lead-up to Akshaya Tritiya — a festival synonymous with prosperity and gold purchases — Aspect Bullion has unveiled its first bullion vending machine at R City Mall, Ghatkopar, Mumbai. Shoppers can experience this innovative offering firsthand from April 26 to May 4, 2025.

Commenting on the initiative, Aksha Kamboj, Vice President, India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) and Executive Chairperson, Aspect Global Ventures said, “Gold and silver have always been an important part of India’s culture and traditions. With our vending machine, we are combining tradition with technology to make buying precious metals easier, safer, and more transparent. Our goal is to give people a simple, convenient, and trusted way to invest in gold and silver. We are proud to launch India’s first bullion vending machine, and we believe this will change how consumers buy precious metals, especially during important occasions like Akshaya Tritiya.”
Each vending machine will offer a curated range of gold and silver coins and bars, featuring exclusive designs and premium packaging. Equipped with real-time market pricing, customers can view live rate updates at the point of purchase.
Security has been a top priority: the machines feature biometric authentication, live CCTV surveillance, backend tracking, and robust anti-tampering technology. Purchases can be completed in under three minutes using a variety of payment options, including UPI, Google Pay, and debit/credit cards. A digital and printed receipt is provided instantly, making the process seamless — simply select, pay, collect, and go. This seamless process allows customers to take spot possession of gold and silver coins, making the purchasing experience truly worthwhile
Aspect Bullion’s vending machine rollout marks a significant shift toward a modern, tech-enabled future for bullion retail in India — while staying true to the tradition and trust that gold embodies.
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Gold prices in India, international market dip sharply

Gold prices in India today fell sharply just two days ahead of the major gold-buying festival, Akshaya Tritiya 2025, which will be celebrated on April 30 (Wednesday). The gold rate in India at the beginning of this week showed signs of weakness, following the global spot gold price trend.
As of Monday, April 28, the 22-carat gold rate in India slipped massively by Rs. 620 per 10 grams to cost Rs. 89,400 per 10 grams. While the 24-carat gold prices today dropped hugely by Rs. 680 and are currently at Rs. 97,530 per 10 grams. Similarly, the 18-carat gold rate today retails at Rs 73,150, which dropped by Rs 510.
Gold rates in India are mirroring international market movements. US Gold prices dropped on Tuesday as softening trade tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners dulled the metal’s safe-haven appeal, while investors awaited U.S. economic data to assess the Federal Reserve’s policy path.Spot gold was down 0.8% at $3,314.65 an ounce, as of 0619 GMT. U.S. gold futures lost 0.7% to $3,324.20.
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Hari Krishna Exports Mumbai Office celebrates sports day 2025 with energy and smiles

Hari Krishna Exports’ Mumbai office came alive with cheers, excitement, and team spirit during the Annual Sports Day 2025.The event was organized to promote better health, stronger unity, and a sense of teamwork among employees.
Esteemed dignitaries from the diamond industry, along with Ghanshyambhai Dholakia and his family, graced the occasion and encouraged everyone with their presence.
The day began on a heartfelt note with the National Anthem, setting a patriotic tone. Soon after, the field lit up with energy as the games began in full swing.
From cricket tournaments and volleyball to ring football, tug-of-war, kabaddi, kho-kho, running races, and box cricket — both male and female employees participated enthusiastically with bright smiles.
It was wonderful to see everyone, from the youngest members to senior leaders, stepping onto the field with equal excitement.
Winners and runners-up were rewarded with cash prizes, diamond jewelry, branded shoes, and sports watches — a token of appreciation from Hari Krishna Exports for their efforts and team spirit.
To beat the summer heat, ORS water stalls were set up, and a delicious lunch was arranged for everyone.The event was even more special as employees’ families were also invited. Their cheers and support added warmth and joy to the entire atmosphere.

Ghanshyam Dholakia, our visionary founder, shared heartfelt words, praising the energy, effort, and passion shown by every member present.He said, “I saw the energy and love for sports in every participant, from the youngest to the oldest. It made me very happy.””My Hari Krishna team is like my family. I will continue to organise such activities every year with this familyEven those who did not win in this competition are winners for me.”
Sports Day 2025 was not just a celebration of fitness and fun but also a beautiful reminder of the togetherness that makes Hari Krishna Exports truly a family.
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