NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, one of the world's largest jewellery groups, has been honored with the prestigious India Gold Conference (IGC) Responsible Jewellery House Award for 2023-24. This accolade, one of the most esteemed in the Indian jewellery sector, recognizes Malabar Gold & Diamonds for its unwavering commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability. The award acknowledges Malabar Gold & Diamonds' dedication to procuring responsibly mined gold and diamonds from legitimate sources, ensuring that every piece of jewellery is crafted with the highest standards of purity and integrity.
On behalf of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, O. Asher, Managing Director of India Operations, received the award from Dr Sundaravalli Narayanswamy, Chairperson of the India Gold Policy Centre, at a function held at the Hilton Manyata Business Park, Bangalore. Also in attendance were Sitaraman Varadarajan, Head of Business Development at Malabar Gold LLC; Dileep Narayanan, Head of Bullion at Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Sunil Kashyap, Director of Finmet PTE Ltd; Praveen Baijnath, CEO of Rand Refinery; and Filsor Babu, Karnataka Regional Head of Malabar Gold & Diamonds.
Speaking on the occasion, Malabar Group Chairman, M.P. Ahammed, expressed his gratitude and reaffirmed the company's commitment to ethical practices.
He said, "We are deeply honoured to receive the Responsible Jewellery House Award from IGC. Gold and diamonds are treasured gifts, often exch.