Kareena Kapoor Khan launches an online
www.shopmgd.com gold shopping portal of Malabar Gold & Diamonds.
gold shopping portal of Malabar Gold & Diamonds looking gorgeous as ever she floored everybody with some humorous chat as she said, I like gifts but if somebody else takes the burden of paying it, she gifted herself with heart shape pendant while she went online for her first shopping with the portals inaugural ceremony.Exited with a note that she has no plans to do any,’karvachauth’ as she can’t starve herself being are hardcore foodie kapoor.
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| Corporate Executive Director Mr. Shajito, Group Executive Director Mr. Abdul Salam, Brand Ambassador Kareena Kapoor and Group Executive Director Mr. O. Asher |
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| (L-R) Group Executive Director Mr. O. Asher, Brand Ambassador Kareena Kapoor and Group Executive Director Mr. Abdul Salam |
MALABAR GOLD & DIAMONDS ONLINE STORE
The
on-line store is part
of company’s various diversification plans announced during the ‘20th year
celebrations’. This marks the group’s transformation in tune with the times, to
be known as an innovative and trendy brand and leave a mark in the industry. The
online store shopmgd.com
will enable customers to shop, place orders and get it delivered from the
comfort of their homes. The products purchased through shopmgd.com has various features
which includes return within 14 days, free insurance coverage, life long free
maintenance, detailed break up of pricing with gold rate, labour charges, stone
weight among others. Since they are certified products, they can easily be exchanged
at its stores.
Commenting on launch Mr. K.P. Abdul Salam, Group Executive
Director, Malabar Group said “The
growth in ecommerce is certainly rising. Our online store is built to be safe
and convenient for the consumer as they can shop, place orders and have it
delivered in the comfort of their home. Our Online portal will display a range that
far exceeds the showroom range without any overhead costs. Realizing this
potential of online shopping, in the coming years we will be generating a part
of our annual turnover through this stream”.
Brand Ambassador Ms
Kareena Kapoor added “I am very happy to be here at
the launch. My schedule has always been very hectic and with Diwali around the
corner, I always need to purchase gifts for my friends and family. Malabar Gold
and Diamonds E commerce site launch comes at a perfect timing. I can shop for
my favorite pieces at my convenience and get it delivered at home. And if it is
coming from a trusted group like Malabar Gold & Diamonds, then we don’t
have to worry about the quality”.
MALABAR GOLD & DIAMONDS Mine Diamonds Diwali
Collection’
Company also launched ‘Mine Diamonds Diwali Collection’
another exclusive and price friendly product offering from the brand. This
collection has a range of necklaces crafted by the talented designers of Malabar
Gold & Diamonds in association with The R&D team. This chic &
trendy artistic collections are extremely lightweight and price friendly with
the price range starting from Rs.90,000/- onwards. These diamond necklaces are
of premium quality diamond certified by IGI, and has the characteristic product
offering of Malabar Gold & Diamonds like free insurance for one year, buy
back guarantee, transparent price tag and lifelong maintenance.
“Through this collection we are trying to reduce the price barrier in
the diamond category and make it more affordable to a wider audience without
compromising on the quality or design” said Mr. O. Asher, Group
Executive Director, Malabar Group.
About the Group
Malabar Gold and
Diamonds is the flagship company of Malabar Group of Companies, a leading
diversified Indian business conglomerate, established in 1993 in South Indian
state of Kerala, Malabar Gold today has a strong retail network of over 100
outlets spread across seven countries with various design and manufacturing
units spread in India and the UAE. With an annual turnover of $ 3.5billion, the
company currently ranks as the world’s third largest jewellery retailer in
terms of annual turnover.
With cluster manufacturing units – four in India and GCC – the company currently has 5 jewellery brands to cater to the discerning needs of customers. With headquarters in Kerala, and branches across India and GCC, Malabar Group is best known for its activities in the field of gold, diamond and precious metals.
Their growth plans
include an investment of $700 million on expanding the network and 220 stores
by 2015. They also aim to create 15,000 additional jobs by the end of 2015. The
immediate expansions are focused on Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh,
Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Rajashthan etc in India, And various markets in Middle
East and Far East.
The company, which has a strong corporate social responsibility scheme embedded in its system, is committed to make a difference in human lives by spending 10% of the net profit on various charitable activities. Company has already provided medicines to 4.75 lacs patients and supported the underprivileged to build more than 7500 homes. For moulding quality citizens for the country they also promote education, career oriented programmes and scholarships for school teachers and institutional leaders, joining hands with ' leading schools' project of IIM Kozhikode. The group has announced over 20,000 scholarships to PUC girl students in various states through their program called “Empowering Education, Empowering Womanhood”.
The company, which has a strong corporate social responsibility scheme embedded in its system, is committed to make a difference in human lives by spending 10% of the net profit on various charitable activities. Company has already provided medicines to 4.75 lacs patients and supported the underprivileged to build more than 7500 homes. For moulding quality citizens for the country they also promote education, career oriented programmes and scholarships for school teachers and institutional leaders, joining hands with ' leading schools' project of IIM Kozhikode. The group has announced over 20,000 scholarships to PUC girl students in various states through their program called “Empowering Education, Empowering Womanhood”.
