. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the Group's flagship CSR initiative, the Malabar National Scholarship Programme, which underscores its commitment to supporting girls' education. The event was inaugurated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Honourable Minister of Commerce & Industry.
The Group’s top leadership, including MP Ahammed, (Chairman - Malabar Group), Asher O (MD - India operations - Malabar Group, Abdul Salam K P (Vice-Chairman - Malabar Group), Nishad AK (Executive Director, Malabar Group) and Shaunak Parikh (Director, Mahendra Brothers) were also present at the event. This year, the scholarship programme has allocated ₹16 crore to support the education of over 21,000 girl students across India. Speaking about the initiative, MP Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar Group, said, “Education is the most powerful tool to change the world.
Our scholarship programme is a direct reflection of Malabar Group’s deep-rooted belief that education unlocks opportunities and transforms lives. We are committed to removing barriers for young girls so they can fulfil their educational aspirations and contribute meaningfully to society.” Since its inception, Malabar Group has demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusive growth through its social welfare activities.
In 1999, the Malabar Charitable Trust (MCT) was created to structure and expand these efforts. The group allocates 5% of its profits to CSR initiatives, which span education, healthcare, environmental sustainability.
