Malabar Group was conceptualized by an eclectic team of entrepreneurs, under the visionary leadership of Mr. M.P Ahammed, who sought to establish a jewellery trading company in the historical city of Kozhikode in Kerala, India. With the group headquarters (MHQ) in Kozhikode, the national and international operations of Malabar Gold & Diamonds are handled through Malabar National Hub (MNH) in Mumbai, India, and Malabar International Hub (MIH) in Dubai, UAE respectively. Malabar Gold & Diamonds is the flagship company of Malabar Group, a leading diversified Indian business conglomerate. Established in 1993 in the Indian state of Kerala, Malabar Gold & Diamonds today has a strong retail network of 326 outlets spread across 11 countries, 12 wholesale units in addition to offices, design centers and factories spread across India, Middle East, the Far East, the USA & the UK. The company, owned by more than 4,000 shareholders, which excels in quality products and services, has more than 19,500 professionals working for its continued success. With an annual turnover of $5.2 billion, the company currently ranks as the 6th largest jewellery retailers globally. In addition to its flagship brand, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the group has 12 other business verticals in the areas of real estate, infrastructure development, retail such as luxury watch brands, electronic and home appliances, shopping malls, convention centers, family entertainment destination, social development initiatives and beyond.