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【Auckland, Ne】Malabar Gold & Diamonds Showcases India’s Global Business Success at PM Modi’s ‘Kia Ora Modi’ Event in New Zealand

Jul 14, 2026

Editor’s Note

This article highlights Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ participation in the “Kia Ora Modi” event in Auckland, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit and the new India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

Event Overview

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s fourth-largest jewelry retailer, represented India’s global business community at the “Kia Ora Modi” community event held in Auckland during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to New Zealand.

The event celebrated the enduring friendship between India and New Zealand while highlighting a new chapter in bilateral relations following the signing of the landmark India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. Thousands of members of the Indian diaspora gathered to welcome the Indian prime minister, with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also participating in the event.

Representing Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Ajith Murali, Regional Head – Far East & Oceania, met Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Luxon and shared the company’s global expansion journey and future growth plans in New Zealand and the Oceania region.

Leadership Statements

“The strengthening partnership between India and New Zealand marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in economic collaboration, creating greater opportunities for Indian businesses to expand their global footprint,” M.P. Ahammad, Chairman of Malabar Group, said in a statement.

“As a proud Indian brand with a growing presence in New Zealand, Malabar Gold & Diamonds is honored to have been part of the Kia Ora Modi community event. Guided by the vision of ‘Make in India, Market to the World,’ we remain committed to expanding our presence in New Zealand while taking India’s rich jewelry heritage, craftsmanship and values of trust to customers around the globe,” Ahammad said.

For Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the event reflected the company’s journey from an Indian jewelry brand to one of the world’s leading jewelry retailers. The company now operates more than 445 showrooms across 14 countries, including New Zealand, serving customers across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and Oceania.

“It was a distinct honor to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon,” Murali said. “The interaction provided an opportunity to share Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ global growth journey and discuss our expansion plans across New Zealand, Australia and the wider Oceania region.”

He said the company plans to expand further in New Zealand with future showrooms in Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the country’s growing multicultural market.

Global Expansion and Trade Impact

Malabar Gold & Diamonds said its international growth reflects its commitment to promoting Indian craftsmanship, manufacturing excellence and innovation worldwide. The company noted that its continued expansion aligns with India’s growing global economic presence and the vision of taking Indian products and expertise to international markets.

With the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement expected to strengthen trade and investment between the two nations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds said it looks forward to expanding its presence while contributing to stronger commercial and cultural ties between India and New Zealand.

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⏰ Published on: July 14, 2026