Mumbai, India – October 13: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, a globally recognized jeweller, has officially launched its first showroom in New Zealand at the Botany Town Centre, Auckland. This milestone strengthens the brand’s international presence, marking its expansion into its 14th country while continuing to deliver exceptional craftsmanship and customer service. The showroom inauguration was officiated by Mark Mitchell, New Zealand’s Minister of Emergency Management, Police, Sport, and Recreation. The event was attended by key executives from Malabar Group, including Vice Chairman K.P. Abdul Salam, International Operations MD Shamlal Ahamed, Senior Director C. Maayankutty, and other senior management members, alongside valued customers and local dignitaries. The ceremony commenced with a traditional Maori Karakia prayer, honoring New Zealand’s cultural heritage. With over 400 showrooms across 14 countries—including India, the Middle East, USA, UK, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia—Malabar Gold & Diamonds is renowned for its diverse jewellery collections, uncompromising quality, and customer-centric approach. Supported by a dedicated workforce of 25,000 multilingual employees across 26 countries, the brand has served more than 15 million satisfied customers worldwide. Chairman M.P. Ahammed stated, “Expanding into New Zealand is a historic milestone for Malabar Gold & Diamonds. Our commitment to trust, tradition, responsibility, and craftsmanship drives us to enrich the jewellery market here. This achievement reflects global appreciation for the timeless artistry of Indian jewellery.” The new showroom offers an elegant shopping environment featuring over 30,000 unique designs in gold, diamonds, and precious stones. It includes a vast array of jewellery from more than 25 exclusive sub-brands, a dedicated bridal collection, and personalized customization services to meet individual customer preferences. Vice Chairman K.P. Abdul Salam expressed pride in the brand’s entry into New Zealand, highlighting the enthusiastic local participation at the launch and the celebration of cultural diversity through Malabar’s exquisite jewellery. Shamlal Ahmed, Managing Director of International Operations, shared plans to further expand within New Zealand with upcoming showrooms in Wellington, Hamilton, and Christchurch. Additionally, the brand aims to strengthen its presence in Australia and enter the Fijian market soon. This expansion reinforces Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ vision to become the world’s most preferred jeweller by blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, all while prioritizing sustainability and social responsibility. Founded in 1993, Malabar Gold & Diamonds is the flagship company of the Malabar Group, a leading diversified Indian conglomerate. With an annual turnover of USD 7.36 billion, it ranks as the 5th largest jewellery retailer globally and 19th in Deloitte’s Luxury Goods World Ranking. The company operates a robust retail network complemented by design centers, wholesale units, and manufacturing facilities across multiple regions. Customers can also shop online anytime at www.malabargoldandiamonds.com. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility remain core to the group’s ethos, focusing on health, housing, hunger eradication, education, environmental conservation, and women empowerment. (Disclaimer: This article is based on a press release provided by NewsVoir. ANI and LatestLY do not take responsibility for its content.)