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Malabar Gold & Diamonds Launches 2 new showrooms in the USA & Canada; Expands North American Presence to 10 Showrooms
The 3rd showroom of Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Canada was unveiled at Ajax, Ontario and the 7th showroom of the brand in the USA was unveiled at Austin, Texas. Strengthening Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ ever expanding global presence, the new outlets bring the brand’s retail presence in North America to an impressive 10 showrooms. The new showrooms in Canada & the USA are also the brand’s 416th & 417th global showrooms respectively.
The showroom at Austin, Texas, USA was officially inaugurated on 7th December by Ms. Na’Cole Thompson, Mayor for the City of Leander in the presence of Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, MD-International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Faisal AK, Head of Manufacturing, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Ameer CMC, Director of Finance & Admin at Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Shaji K, Chief Digital Officer at Malabar Group; Mr. Joseph Eapen, Regional Head of North America operations at Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Jasar R, Branch Head of Malabar Gold & Diamonds in the USA; Mr. Barani SM, Deputy Branch Head at Malabar Gold & Diamonds, other senior management team members, customers & well-wishers. The showroom at Ajax, Ontario, Canada was officially inaugurated on 6th December by Ms. Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business of Ontario.
Chairman of Malabar Group, M.P Ahammad, commented: “Our North American operations have always been a pivotal part of our international growth journey, and we are proud to expand our retail presence in the region with 2 new showrooms. The launch of our Austin & Ajax showrooms reflects our commitment to elevating India’s jewellery craftsmanship onto the world stage and advancing our ambition to become the world’s No.1 jewellery retailer. These launches also reaffirm our dedication to customers across continents who continue to place their trust in our brand. It is not merely about adding new retail spaces, but about building cultural bridges, creating new standards of transparency, and introducing the world to the unparalleled richness of Indian jewellery design. We remain focused on strengthening our global presence through responsible practices, innovation, and the unwavering values that have guided us for over three decades.”
The newly unveiled showroom of Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Ajax will be the brand’s flagship showroom in Canada. Spanning 6,000+ sq.ft of shopping area, the showroom houses a massive collection of over 30,000 jewellery designs in Gold & Diamond jewellery across over 25+ exclusive brands & collections from Malabar Gold & Diamonds. The design portfolio also presents an extensive array of bridal jewellery, alongside a wide range of options for occasional wear, daily wear & office wear. The showroom also has a customized jewellery designing facility, luxurious customer lounge & ample parking.
The showroom at Austin, Texas has been designed to be one of the most premium showrooms of Malabar Gold & Diamonds in the USA, with over 20,000+ jewellery designs in 18K, 22K Gold & Diamond jewellery, with provision for customized jewellery designing facility & a luxurious customer lounge.
Abdul Salam K.P, Vice Chairman of Malabar Group said: “As we expand our footprint across North America, sustainability, responsibility, and ethical business practices remain central to our growth strategy. The jewellery industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and we believe that true leadership comes from not only offering world-class products but doing so with unwavering integrity. The launch of our Austin and Ajax showrooms is another step in delivering a retail experience that combines global luxury with ethical value. Our customers can trust that every piece they purchase is crafted with respect for people, the environment, and the global supply chain. We are also investing in strengthening our ESG initiatives across markets, ensuring that our expansion brings measurable positive impact. As we grow internationally, we remain committed to fostering local relationships, creating employment opportunities, and introducing customers to world-class jewellery backed by the highest standards of responsibility and craftsmanship.”
Malabar Gold & Diamonds is steadily expanding its footprint in North America, with a total of 10 showrooms across the region. This includes 7 showrooms in key U.S. cities—Los Angeles, New Jersey, Dallas, Chicago, Naperville, Atlanta and Austin—alongside 3 showrooms in Canada, located at Ontario, Vancouver and Ajax.
“North America has evolved into one of the most influential and high-potential markets in the global jewellery industry. The region is home to a vibrant Indian sub-continental diaspora that deeply values traditional craftsmanship, while also attracting a growing audience of mainstream customers who appreciate the contemporary elegance and design diversity that Malabar Gold & Diamonds brings. Our expansion into Austin & Ajax reflects our deep understanding & trust in the city’s jewellery landscape and we are confident that these showrooms will go on to become a preferred jewellery shopping destination for residents.
Our presence in North America remains vital to our global expansion plans and to this effect, we have charted an ambitious expansion plan for both the USA & Canada. In the USA, more showroom launches are being planned across San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Virginia, Detroit, Houston, Charlotte, Phoenix, New York, and San Diego. In Canada, expansion is being planned to Calgary, Vancouver & Montreal in the near future”, commented Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, MD-International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds is renowned globally for offering an unparalleled jewellery buying experience with convenience and customer-friendly policies along with the ‘Malabar Promise’ of incomparable quality and service assurance. Apart from this, the Malabar Promise also includes transparent pricing, assured lifetime maintenance from any of the showrooms across 14 countries, guaranteed buyback, tested and certified diamonds, 100% value on diamond and gold jewellery exchange, 100% hallmarked jewellery, responsible sourcing, fair price policy, and fair labour practices.
ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) initiatives have been the primary commitment of Malabar Group since its inception in 1993, with 5% of net profits set aside towards such initiatives in each country of operations. The key focus is in the areas of Health, Hunger Free World, Housing, Education, Women Empowerment & Environment.
As part of the group’s Hunger Free World initiative, over 115,000 meals are distributed daily across 119 locations, including 3 schools in the African country of Zambia.
In India alone, the group has established 1,531 micro learning centres, enrolling more than 61,000 underprivileged children, many of whom transition into formal schooling. Additionally, Malabar Group has awarded more than 128,000 scholarships to female students, supporting their academic journey and empowering the next generation of women leaders.
The company also runs the “Grandma Home” project, providing accommodation for needy and destitute women. With several such initiatives already in place, the company’s long-term goal is to ensure its global success benefits local communities wherever it operates.
Editor’s Note
Malabar Gold & Diamonds was established in 1993 and is the flagship company of Malabar Group, a leading diversified Indian business conglomerate.
With an annual turnover of $7.36 billion, the company currently ranks as the 5th largest jewellery retailer globally and today has a strong retail network of over 415 showrooms spread across 14 countries in addition to multiple offices, design centers, wholesale units, and factories spread across India, Middle East, Far East, the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia & New Zealand. The group, owned by 3,500 shareholders, has more than 27,500 professionals from over 26 countries working towards its continued success. Malabar Gold & Diamonds also features an online store www.malabargoldanddiamonds.com providing customers the opportunity to purchase their favorite jewelry at any time and on any day from the comfort of their homes.
The group also operates MGD – Lifestyle Jewellery, a retail concept offering trendy and light weight jewellery that represents the independent and the modern woman through its designs and collections.
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ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) has been the primary commitment of the group since its inception. The key ESG focus area of Malabar Group are Health, Housing, Hunger Free World, Education, Environment and Women empowerment. Integrating the principles of responsibility and sustainability into its core business, Malabar Group periodically strengthens its ESG goals to remain a socially conscious and responsible organization. The group contributes 5% of its profit to such initiatives in the same country of operation.
