Malabar Gold & Diamonds Inaugurates Landmark Integrated Manufacturing Site in Hyderabad, Cementing Its Position as a Global Manufacturing Leader
Mumbai, 4th July, 2025: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 5th largest jewellery retailer globally with over 400 showrooms across 13 countries, has launched its state-of-the-art, fully integrated jewellery manufacturing unit, the largest of its kind, in Hyderabad, Telangana. Located at the General Park, Maheshwaram in Ranga Reddy district and spread over 3.45 lakh sq. ft, the first of its kind integrated manufacturing unit marks the group’s largest among its 14 manufacturing units across India and the GCC countries.
The integrated manufacturing facility brings all the critical operations such as design, refining, manufacturing, quality assurance, hallmarking, warehousing and supply chain management under one roof. The unit has an annual production capacity of over 4.7 tonnes of gold jewellery and 1.8 lakh carats of diamond jewellery along with an annual gold refining capacity of 78 tonnes and employs over 2,750 skilled artisans from 18 states while ensuring safety, security, well-being and convenience of the workforce. The facility has 40% of its workforce recruited from local population and maintains workforce composition with an overall male-to-female ratio of 80:20.
The General Park unit was officially inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister of Telangana, Sri Revanth Reddy in the presence of Malabar Group Chairman, Mr. M.P. Ahammad; Vice-Chairman, Mr. Abdul Salam K.P; Managing Director – India Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Mr. Asher O; Executive Director, Mr. Nishad A K along with other senior management team members from Malabar Group, dignitaries from the Telangana government and well-wishers.
The enhanced production capabilities will fuel its aggressive retail expansion across India and international markets in line with the vision – ‘Make in India, Market to the World’.
The total annual production capacity of gold and diamond jewellery of Malabar Gold & Diamonds stands at over 40.68 tonnes and over 3.61 lakh carats, respectively, making it one of the largest jewellery manufacturers in the world.
Commenting on the launch of the facility, Mr M P Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, said, “Our state-of-the-art integrated jewellery manufacturing unit in Hyderabad, which combines tradition, art, modernity and precision, marks a new era in jewellery manufacturing. In line with our ‘Make in India, Market to the World’ Vision, the facility reinforces our commitment to producing world-class jewellery in India for the global markets. It represents a strategic leap toward positioning India as a global hub for fine craftsmanship and design excellence. Gold, as the purest symbol of affection, will remain timeless, as an expression of love and affection. At Malabar Gold & Diamonds, we honour this legacy by offering only the finest gold and diamond jewellery, backed by our trusted ‘Malabar Promises’ of lifetime maintenance and transparent buyback guarantee – a testament to the enduring value and integrity we bring to every purchase.”
Mr. Asher O, MD-India Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds said, “Being a vertically integrated business with a strong presence across the entire jewellery value chain from sourcing bullion to manufacturing, wholesale and retail, the integrated manufacturing unit enhances our ability to cater to the growing demand for exquisite jewellery in India, which remains our biggest market. As we gear up to expand our presence across 22 states and 3 union territories by the end of this financial year, we remain deeply committed to offering exceptional craftsmanship, unmatched design variety and superior quality to our customers.”
Nishad A. K., Executive Director, Malabar Group said, “The manufacturing unit houses a state-of-the-art design studio and advanced R&D centres, empowering us to harness cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing, casting, engineered metal preparation, CNC machining, laser cutting, and H₂O₂-based soldering to craft flawless jewellery of unparalleled quality. With this facility, we are not just enhancing our production capacity—we are setting new industry benchmarks in design innovation, sustainable manufacturing, and operational excellence. It reflects our long-term vision of building a robust manufacturing ecosystem capable of meeting the evolving preferences of customers in both domestic and global markets.”
The facility is equipped with high-precision machinery imported from the USA, Germany, Italy, and Turkey, ensuring world-class standards in production and innovation. To further enhance process capabilities and operational efficiency, international subject matter experts and process consultants have been engaged, bringing global best practices and expertise to the facility.
With the capability to manufacture gold, diamond, platinum, gemstone, and CNC jewellery, along with gold coins and bars, the unit is one of its kind globally and is designed to cater to diverse global market demands. Additionally, it has an in-house skill development center and dedicated employee accommodation, fostering talent development and workforce well-being.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has a global retail presence of more than 400 showrooms across India, the UAE, Qatar, KSA, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Singapore, Malaysia, the USA, the UK, Canada & Australia. The group has 10 manufacturing units across Hyderabad, Kozhikode, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Coimbatore and Thrissur and four units in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman. The group also has 14 wholesale units across India, UAE, Oman, Qatar, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain and Malaysia.
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 and environment.