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Malabar Gold & Diamonds has inaugurated a fully integrated jewellery manufacturing unit in Hyderabad, Telangana. Located in General Park, Maheshwaram (Ranga Reddy district), the facility spans 3.45 lakh sq. ft. and is the company's largest manufacturing site among its 14 units across India and the GCC.

The site brings design, refining, manufacturing, quality control, hallmarking, warehousing, and supply chain management under one roof. It is equipped to produce 4.7 tonnes of gold jewellery and 1.8 lakh carats of diamond jewellery annually, along with a gold refining capacity of 78 tonnes. The workforce includes over 2,750 skilled artisans from 18 states, with 40% hired locally. The gender ratio stands at 80:20 (male to female).

The facility was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, in the presence of Malabar Group Chairman M.P. Ahammed, Vice-Chairman Abdul Salam K.P., MD-India Operations Asher O, Executive Director Nishad A.K., and other senior executives and government representatives.

Designed for operational scale and innovation
Malabar Gold & Diamonds stated that the Hyderabad facility will support its retail expansion across India and global markets in line with its 'Make in India, Market to the World' vision. With this addition, the group's total annual production capacity reaches over 40.68 tonnes of gold and 3.61 lakh carats of diamond jewellery.

Chairman M.P. Ahammed said, "Our integrated jewellery manufacturing unit in Hyderabad represents a strategic leap toward positioning India as a global hub for fine craftsmanship and design excellence. It reinforces our commitment to producing jewellery in India for international markets."

Asher O, MD-India Operations, noted, “Being a vertically integrated business, the facility enhances our ability to meet growing demand in India, which remains our largest market. We aim to expand our presence across 22 states and 3 union territories by the end of the financial year."

Executive Director Nishad A.K. added that the unit includes a design studio and R&D centre, where technologies such as 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, and H2O2-based soldering are used for precision manufacturing. The site also has imported equipment from the USA, Germany, Italy, and Turkey, and has engaged global experts to implement international best practices.

The facility also includes a skill development centre and on site accommodation for employees.