Malabar Group
Latest, 12 Oct: Malabar Gold & Diamonds opens 1,734 sq ft showroom at Nexus Seawoods Mall, Navi Mumbai.
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From 8 stories, the newest dated 31 Jul 2026. Summary written 8 Oct 2026. Newer stories are listed under Newest.
Malabar Group is an Indian jewellery business group whose flagship, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, was established in 1993. [1] source: ET Small Business The flagship operates more than 450 showrooms across 14 countries. [1] source: ET Small Business
In July 2026, Malabar Gold & Diamonds completed its first jewellery export to the UK under the India–UK trade agreement, and the company plans more than 30 new showrooms in the UK, US, Canada and other markets. [2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine In July 2026 it appointed cricketer M S Dhoni as brand ambassador, positioning the association around trust, transparency and informed jewellery purchases. [1] source: ET Small Business On 7 July 2026, CCI cleared the merger of 51 Malabar Group companies into Malabar Gold and Diamonds, structured as a 100% share swap. [3] source: NDTV Profit In June 2026 it opened a showroom in RT Nagar, Bengaluru, its 25th outlet in the city and 49th across Karnataka and Goa. [4] source: Retail4Growth
In May 2026, Malabar Gold & Diamonds submitted a proposal to Finance Minister Sitharaman and Commerce Minister Goyal to reform the Gold Monetisation Scheme, including cutting the minimum deposit from 10 gm to 1 gm. [5] source: The Hindu BusinessLine Malabar also joined Senco, Kalyan and PNG in urging gold recycling, exchange and monetisation of ~20,000 tonnes of domestic gold over reduced purchases. [6] source: NDTV Profit Mint reported a buying rush at Malabar and Tanishq after India's gold import duty rose to 15% from May 13, 2026. [7] source: Mint
Malabar Group has appeared in 11 distinct RetailIntel stories between May 2026 and Oct 2026, most often under retail brand, retail company and store opening and most frequently linked to Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi.
Latest
Indian jewellers expect PM Modi's appeal to curb gold buying for a year to shift behaviour toward exchange-led and occasion purchases rather than collapse demand (13 May 2026). [8] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
Key figures reported
basic customs duty 10% (from 5%) (25 May 2026);[7] source: Mint India consumes 700-800 tonnes/yr (25 May 2026);[7] source: Mint $72bn FY26 import bill (25 May 2026).[7] source: Mint
Brands most often mentioned alongside Malabar Group
Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, Senco Gold, AB Jewels, All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), BlueStone.
Most-cited sources on Malabar Group
The Hindu BusinessLine (4 stories), NDTV Profit (2 stories) and ET Small Business (1 story).
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Questions about Malabar Group
What are Malabar Group's expansion plans?
Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the Malabar Group flagship, opened its 25th Bengaluru showroom in RT Nagar in June 2026, and in July 2026 said it plans more than 30 new showrooms in the UK, US, Canada and other markets. [4] source: Retail4Growth[2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
Where and when is Malabar Group opening new stores?
Malabar Gold & Diamonds opened a new showroom in RT Nagar, Bengaluru, in June 2026. It is the brand's 25th outlet in Bengaluru and 49th across Karnataka and Goa. [4] source: Retail4Growth
What is Malabar Group's current strategy in India?
In May 2026, Malabar Gold & Diamonds proposed reforms to the Gold Monetisation Scheme, including a 1 gm minimum deposit. [5] source: The Hindu BusinessLine In June 2026 it opened its 25th Bengaluru showroom. [4] source: Retail4Growth In July 2026 it made its first UK export and the CCI cleared the merger of 51 Malabar Group companies into it. [2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine[3] source: NDTV Profit
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