Union Minister Piyush Goyal unveiled the CSR projects, which will be implemented across 19 States
New Delhi: Malabar Gold & Diamonds announced CSR initiatives worth Rs 200 crore for 2026-27 at an event held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, in the presence of Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry.
At the event, the Union Minister inaugurated the distribution of educational scholarships for 33,000 girl students across India. The event was attended by Malabar Group Chairman M.P. Ahammad, Managing Director – India Operations O. Asher, Executive Directors Nishad A.K. and Abdulla Ibrahim, Kerala House Resident Commissioner Puneet Kumar, IAS, Pratham CEO Rukmini Banerji, and Thanal Chairman Dr Idris, among others.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the initiatives of the Malabar Charitable Trust align closely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of empowering India’s daughters through programmes like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao. “Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ decision to allocate Rs 200 crore towards CSR will further strengthen the nation’s progress,” he added, emphasizing that India’s growth is rooted in the empowerment of its people – especially women and girls, and appreciated the company’s efforts in driving meaningful change through education.
He also encouraged students and young citizens to dream big, aspire beyond limitations, and seize the vast opportunities India offers, urging them to contribute actively to the nation’s growth story.
Malabar Group Chairman M.P. Ahammad said, “Human resource development is the backbone of national growth.” He noted that nurturing talent through quality education is essential, and that the scholarship programme enables students to achieve academic success and contribute to the country’s development. He stated that the group remains committed to creating sustainable, long-term societal impact through significant CSR investments.
During 2026-27, CSR projects worth Rs 200 crore will be implemented across more than 3,000 locations in 19 States, covering 15 major initiatives. These programmes are expected to benefit over 2 lakh people.
A significant focus is on education with Rs 114 crore allocated to initiatives such as micro-learning centres for street children and national scholarship programmes for girls. Rs 30 crore has been earmarked for food distribution under the Hunger Free World project, and Rs 14.2 crore for healthcare initiatives. Housing projects, including the ‘Grandma Home’ initiative for destitute mothers, will receive Rs 25 crore. Additionally, Rs 6.8 crore will be allocated for other humanitarian activities and Rs 10 crore for environmental protection.
As part of the Malabar Group’s 33rd anniversary, scholarships will be awarded this year to 33,000 girl students from 284 districts across 18 States. Since its inception, the programme has benefited over 1,15,000 girls. All CSR initiatives are implemented through the Malabar Charitable Trust.
For the rehabilitation of street children, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has established 1,543 micro-learning centres across 17 States in partnership with Pratham Education Foundation, one of India’s largest NGOs. The number of centres will be increased to 2,500 this year, with student enrolment expected to grow from over 64,000 to 1 lakh.
Under the Hunger Free World project, nutritious meals are provided daily to 1,15,000 people across India, Zambia and Ethiopia. Other CSR initiatives include the ‘Grandma Home’ project, which provides free accommodation and care for destitute women, and Malabar-Thanal pharmacies that offer medicines at subsidized rates to the underprivileged.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ operations are guided by ESG principles. Since its inception, the company has allocated 5% of its net trading profit towards CSR activities. These initiatives focus on women’s empowerment, healthcare, education, and environmental protection, in collaboration with NGOs such as Pratham and Thanal.
These efforts have already brought positive change to the lives of over 1.8 million people across India.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds was established in 1993 and is the flagship company of Malabar Group, a leading diversified Indian business conglomerate. It ranks as the fifth largest jewellery retailer globally and operates a strong retail network of over 425 showrooms across 14 countries, including India, the Middle East, the Far East, the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
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