India, March 27 -- Malabar Gold & Diamonds announced on Wednesday (March 25) that it will allocate Rs.200 crore to its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes in the financial year 2026-27. One of the largest retail jewellery groups in the world, Malabar made the announcement at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, with Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal present at the event.

The event was also attended by Malabar Group chairman MP Ahammad, managing director - India operations O Asher, executive directors Nishad AK and Abdulla Ibrahim, Kerala House resident commissioner Puneet Kumar, IAS, Pratham CEO Rukmini Banerji, and Thanal chairman Idris, among others.

At the programme, the minister launched th...