Malabar Gold & Diamonds has achieved the Superbrand status as per the latest results announced at the 9th annual Superbrands tribute event held in Dubai.
The award was presented by Mike English, chairman, Superbrands Council, UK to Shamlal Ahamed, managing director, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, in the presence of Salam K P, group executive director and Salish Mathew, deputy head, brand management.
The organisation, acclaimed worldwide as an independent authority and arbiter of branding excellence, promotes the discipline of branding and pays tribute to exceptional brands through programmes in over 83 countries across four continents.
In a world of global commerce and competition, excellence matters above all else. Participation in Superbrands is by invitation only, and offered to the most outstanding brands in their field. Attaining Superbrands status strengthens a brand’s position, adds prestige, and reassures consumers and suppliers that they are buying the best brand in its category. Some of the other brands which have attained Superbrand status globally include Apple, Rolex, Mercedes Benz, and Vodafone.
M P Ahammed, chairman of Malabar Group, said: “It is truly an honour to receive such a coveted award in branding for a young brand like ours. It is very exciting to be recognised for our efforts by the professionals in the field of branding.”
Malabar Group, established in 1993, represents more than 1,000 investors from India and the Middle East. Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the flagship division of Malabar Group, is currently ranked as the third largest jewellery retailer in the world in terms of turnover, with an annual turnover over $2.4bn.
Shamlal Ahamed receiving the Superbrands award from Mike English as Salam K P and Salish Mathew look on.
