Kalyan Jewellers strengthens leadership team with company’s first CEO, appoints two new directors

Promotes Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Sanjay Raghuraman, to the position of Chief Executive Officer

Strengthens leadership team by appointing ex-Shoppers Stop CEO, Mr. Salil Nair and ex-L&K Saatchi & Saatchi CEO, Mr. Anil Nair as additional directors on the company’s board

National, July 2 2020: Kalyan Jewellers today announced the appointment of its first Chief Executive Officer as well as the expansion of its board to include two new directors. With this announcement, the company elevated Mr. Sanjay Raghuraman to Chief Executive Officer from his earlier position as the Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, Mr. Salil Nair joins the company’s board as Non-Executive Director, while Mr. Anil Nair was named Independent Director. The company already has 4 independent directors with banking and financial sector expertise. With these two new appointments, Kalyan Jewellers board will include both retail and marketing expertise. 

Speaking about this announcement Mr. T S Kalyanaraman, Chairman and Managing Director, Kalyan Jewellers said, “We are extremely delighted to appoint Mr. Sanjay Raghuraman as the Chief Executive Officer of the company and warmly welcome Mr. Salil Nair and Mr. Anil Nair, who bring to the table expertise in the retail and marketing spaces, to the Kalyan Jewellers core team. With an aim to continue expanding the company’s footprint to cater to newer audiences, we are confident that our enhanced team will take us to newer horizons and achieve bigger milestones, leveraging growth opportunities despite the challenges in the new COVID-19 era.”

Mr. Sanjay Raghuraman joined Kalyan Jewellers in 2012, when the company began its journey of accelerated growth by expanding operations outside of South India. He was the Head of Operations at HDB Financial Services Limited prior to joining Kalyan Jewellers.

Mr. Salil Nair holds expertise in retail management with over 30 years of experience, including his successful spell as Chief Executive Officer at Shopper’s Stop. Mr. Anil Nair has been in the advertising industry for over 24 years, including serving as CEO & Managing Partner of L&K Saatchi & Saatchi as well as a member of the global leadership team of Saatchi & Saatchi, McCann and DDB.

The announcements come at a time when the retail sector is seeing constant fluctuations due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic globally. With these new appointments at the helm, the company aims to strengthen its growth strategy and drive creative and sustainable solutions during these challenging times.

Kalyan Jewellers’ Board of Directors now include industry-leading figures such as:

·         Mr. T.S. Kalyanaraman, Chairman and Managing Director, Kalyan Jewellers

·         Mr. Rajesh Kalyanaraman, Whole-Time Director, Kalyan Jewellers

·         Mr. Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Whole-Time Director, Kalyan Jewellers

·         Mr. Anish Kumar Saraf, Non-Executive Nominee Director, Kalyan Jewellers (Director, Warburg Pincus India)

·         Ms. Kishori Jayendra Udeshi, Independent Director, Kalyan Jewellers (Ex. Deputy Governor, RBI)

·         Mr. Agnihotra Dakshina Murthy Chavali, Independent Director, Kalyan Jewellers (Member – Advisory board for Banking & Financial Frauds, Central Vigilance Commission) 

·         Mr. Mahalingam Ramaswamy, Independent Director, Kalyan Jewellers (Ex. MD, State Bank of Travancore)

·         Mr. T.S. Anantharaman, Independent Director, Kalyan Jewellers (Ex. Chairman, Catholic Syrian Bank)

·         Mr. Salil Nair, Non-Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers (Ex. CEO, Shoppers Stop)

·         Mr. Anil Nair, Independent Director, Kalyan Jewellers (Ex. CEO & Managing Partner of Law & Kenneth Saatchi & Saatchi Pvt. Limited)

Kalyan Jewellers welcomes Marathi New Year with digital campaign

Launches new collection, Sankalp, with regional ambassador, Pooja Sawant 

National, 17^th March, 2020: Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s largest and most preferred jewellery brand has launched its new digital campaign for the festival of Gudi Padwa. The digital campaign features Kalyan Jewellers’ regional brand ambassador and Marathi actress Pooja Sawant in a traditional avatar, wearing jewellery from Kalyan Jewellers’ brand new Sankalp jewellery collection paired with a nauvari saree.

Gudi Padwa, which marks the beginning of a new year is celebrated in the state of Maharashtra with huge fanfare. Considering Gudi Padwa is one of the most auspicious gold buying muhurat of the year, the brand has launched the new Maharashtrian heritage inspired jewellery line Sankalp. This digital campaign, encapsulates the various customs and rituals followed by a new bride on Gudi Padwa, highlighting that these traditional practices is something that the millennials continue to honour and upkeep. It is for the first time that Kalyan Jewellers has launched a digital only campaign for Gudi Padwa.

Speaking about the campaign Mr. Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers said, “Gudi Padwa is a great time to renew our commitments to this market, and showcase the vast variety of traditional Maharashtrian designs that Kalyan Jewellers has to offer. Currently, we have a total of nine showrooms in the state of Maharashtra, and we recognise it as one of our key markets with a lot of potential. With Sankalp, our range of traditional Maharashtrian jewellery, we hope to cater to a younger audience who juggles the world of modernity and tradition with ease. Our digital campaign, is targeted at this section and it highlights the deep rooted traditions and customs of the land, that they proudly follow.”

Kalyan Jewellers had recently signed regional celebrities in other important markets like Gujarat, Punjab and West Bengal.

Link to the digital campaign video:

Gudi Padwa Digital Campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbSfqtWcHrs

About Kalyan Jewellers:

Headquartered in Thrissur in the state of Kerala, Kalyan Jewellers is the largest jewellery manufacturers and distributors in India. The company draws from its strong roots of over a century in the business of textile trading, distribution and wholesaling. Starting with the first jewellery showroom in 1993, Kalyan Jewellers has enjoyed a long-standing presence in the Indian market for over two decades. It has set industry benchmarks in quality, transparency, pricing and innovation. Kalyan offers an array of traditional and contemporary jewellery designs in gold, diamonds and precious stones catering to the distinct needs of the customers. Kalyan Jewellers has grown to 144 showrooms across West Asia and India.

Celebrate this Gudi Padwa, with Sankalp an exclusive gold jewellery collection from Kalyan Jewellers

Mumbai, March 13, 2020: Gearing up for the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, Kalyan Jewellers has announced the launch of the Sankalp collection – a line of Maharashtrian heritage inspired jewellery. This pure gold jewellery line, revisits the classics and encapsulates the quintessential Maharashtrian jewellery traditions.

From the Kolhapuri Saaj to the Thushi Necklace, from the Bakuli haar to the various styles of thodas and naths, each of the pieces in this collection, connect the legacy of the region with the nostalgia for these iconic designs. Sankalp collection pays homage to the timeless pieces of Maharashtrian jewellery, known for their indigenous kaarigari and designs. To make this New Year shine even brighter, customers shopping at Kalyan Jewellers can avail up to 30% off on VA (value additions) of gold jewellery. Additionally, customers purchasing jewellery can avail of a flat 25% discount on the purchase of diamond and polki jewellery* and flat 20% off on uncut and precious stone jewellery*.

Speaking on this occasion, Mr. T.S. Kalyanaraman, Chairman & Managing Director, Kalyan Jewellers said, “Gudi Padwa symbolises new beginnings and harbours prosperity upon its arrival. It is one of the most auspicious Muhurats for buying gold, according to the Maharashtrian calendar. Gold jewellery, symbolic of prosperity, is often a fundamental part of our New Year rituals. Keeping in mind the needs of our customers during this important day, we have launched the new Sankalp collection, a range of traditional gold jewellery, which makes for a perfect buy this season.” 

This Padwa, Kalyan has also made available a Rate Protection Offer for customers, which enables them to lock-in the price of gold and protect it from future price hikes and fluctuations. Customers can book jewellery at the current market price of gold by paying a 10% advance of the total intended purchase amount. Apart from this, Kalyan’s attractive old gold exchange policy will make it exciting for customers looking to make their Gudi Padwa purchases.

Sankalp Collection will be showcased in a new brand campaign featuring Kalyan Jewellers regional brand ambassador and Maharashtrian actor Pooja Sawant. The collection is priced from Rs. 35,000 onwards and is available in Kalyan showrooms across Maharashtra.

About Kalyan Jewellers:

Headquartered in Thrissur in the state of Kerala, Kalyan Jewellers is one of the largest jewellery manufacturers and distributors in India. The company draws from its strong roots of over a century in the business of textile trading, distribution and wholesaling. Starting with the first jewellery showroom in 1993, Kalyan Jewellers has enjoyed a long-standing presence in the Indian market for over two decades.  It has set industry benchmarks in quality, transparency, pricing and innovation. Kalyan offers an array of traditional and contemporary jewellery designs in gold, diamonds and precious stones catering to the distinct needs of the customers. Kalyan Jewellers has now grown to 144 showrooms across India and West Asia.

Kalyan Jewellers announces mega offers and discounts this Christmas

-         Up to 20% discount on diamond jewellery & 15-30% discount gold VA

-         VA (making charges) starting at Rs 199/-

National, 29^th November 2019: Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s largest and most preferred jewellery brand, has announced exciting offers and heavy discounts on diamonds and gold, this Christmas. As a part of this offer, customers can avail up to 20% discount on diamond value and 15% - 30% off on making charges of gold jewellery. VA or making charges at Kalyan start from Rs. 199 per gram*.

These mega discounts and offers are valid until 31^st January, 2020. 

Speaking on this occasion Mr. TS Kalyanaraman, Chairman & Managing Director, Kalyan Jewellers said, “We are extremely overwhelmed with the response from our customers this season. At Kalyan Jewellers, our aim has always been to enable customers to reap maximum benefits from their jewellery purchases. Christmas is the time when the gifting segment picks up momentum. That aside, in most parts of India, the wedding season continues till the March. We have kept both these categories in mind, while curating some irresistible offers for our patrons.” 

Moreover, customers will also be able to avail the benefits of Kalyan’s new 4-Level Assurance Certification on gold jewellery. This is a special initiative by Kalyan to continue enhancing the brand’s commitment towards offering the very best to its loyalists. While jewellery retailed at Kalyan Jewellers goes through multiple purity tests and are all BIS hallmarked, the 4-level assurance certificate promises customers payment on the value of purity mentioned in the invoice during exchange or resale. Also, it ensures free lifetime maintenance of ornaments at any of the brand’s showrooms.

Kalyan Jewellers offers a wide array of intricate jewellery designs in contemporary and traditional motifs including earrings, bangles and necklaces. The company offers its patrons, Muhurat, the bridal jewellery line curated from across India along with exclusive sections featuring Kalyan’s popular house brands such as Tejasvi – Polki jewellery, Mudhra - handcrafted antique jewellery, Nimah – temple Jewellery, Glo – dancing diamonds, Ziah – Solitaire like diamond jewellery, Anokhi – uncut diamonds, Apoorva – diamonds for special occasions, Antara – wedding Diamonds and Hera – daily wear diamonds and Rang – precious stones jewellery.

Mr. Amitabh Bachchan the global brand ambassador for Kalyan Jewellers was present for the Navaratri Pooja at the Kalyan residence in Thrissur, Kerala

कल्याण ज्वेलर्सचे जागतिक ब्रँड अ‍ॅम्बेसेडर श्री. अमिताभ बच्चन, केरळच्या त्रिशूर येथील कल्याण निवासस्थानी नवरात्री पूजेसाठी उपस्थित होते. बोम्माई कोलूसमोर प्रार्थना करण्यासाठी भारताच्या सर्व भागातून येणाऱ्या इतर निमंत्रकांनी या कार्यक्रमाला हजेरी लावली होती.

बोम्माई कोलू बद्दल:- नवरात्र दरम्यान दक्षिण भारतातील काही भागात ‘बोम्माई कोलू’ ठेवण्याची परंपरा पाळली जाते. हिंदू पौराणिक कथांमधील देवी-देवतांच्या मूर्ती विचित्र क्रमांकावर आहेत. मुलांना येथे पुढाकार घेण्यास प्रोत्साहित केले जाते आणि यामुळे त्यांना पौराणिक कथा आणि बरेच कथन समजून घेण्यास मदत होते. ज्या पद्धतीने बोम्माई किंवा बाहुल्या ठेवल्या जातात त्यास देखील त्याचे स्वतःचे महत्त्व आहे. ते भौतिकवादी पातळीपासून उन्नत अध्यात्मिक पर्यंत मानवी जीवनाच्या वाढीचे प्रतीक आहे. पाय life्यांच्या अगदी तळाशी, ग्रामीण जीवनाची सामान्य दृश्ये, मंदिरे, शहरे आणि ती देवांच्या सर्वात शक्तिशाली स्वरूपाच्या दिशेने चढते. नवरात्र आणि बोम्माई कोलू कला आणि संस्कृतीचे व्यासपीठ म्हणून काम करतात. बोम्माई कोलू येथे प्रार्थना करण्यासाठी भेट देणा्यांना देवतांसमोर गाणे, नृत्य किंवा संगीत वाजविण्यास प्रोत्साहित केले जाते. अशा प्रकारे नवरात्रीचा एक अविभाज्य भाग संगीत आणि कलेद्वारे उपासना करणे.

Here is a wetransfer link to a one-minute video from the evening - https://we.tl/t-0f95CRbFUI

And the link to the exclusive images for your perusal: https://we.tl/t-1SXaqX5X2L

About Bommai Kolu:

During  Navaratri, in certain parts of South India, the tradition keeping the ‘Bommai kolu’ is practiced. Idols of the Gods and Goddesses from the Hindu mythology are kept on odd numbered steps. Children are encouraged to take the lead here, and this in turn helps them better understand mythology and the many narratives. The order in which the Bommai or the dolls are kept also has its own significance. It is symbolic of the growth of human life from a materialistic level to the elevated spiritual. At the very bottom of the steps the ordinary scenes of village life, temples, towns  and it elevates to the most powerful forms of Gods towards the higher steps. Navaratri and Bommai Kolu also serves as a platform for art and culture. Those visiting to offer their prayers at the Bommai Kolu are encouraged to sing, dance or play music before the deities. Thus making worship through music and art an integral part of  Navaratri.

Kalyan Jewellers hosts exclusive evening with Pooja Sawant at newly launched Vashi showroom

Vashi, October 3, 2019: Kalyan Jewellers, India’s trusted and leading jewellery brand today hosted an exclusive evening for some lucky customers from the city. The invitees were treated to a special interaction with Kalyan’s regional brand ambassador Pooja Sawant. The interaction saw the Marathi actress who has also made her Bollywood Debut this year – speak on jewellery trends for the upcoming festive season. The highlight of the evening was her sharing her favourite picks from Muhurat - Kalyan Jewellers’ exquisite wedding jewellery collection.

At the event, Pooja was dressed in a graceful teal blue Anarkali and was wearing a choker set with dangling pearls from Kalyan Jewellers’ Anokhi collection, to complete the look she paired the same with earrings and bangles along with a maang tikka. The regional brand ambassador engaged warmly with the audience, drawing from her experience of jewellery shopping just before Diwali and also addressing the queries from the guests on styling and matching jewellery with the traditional outfits. The intimate evening saw Pooja Sawant share a few light and fun moments peppered with personal anecdotes and clicking selfies with her fans.

Kalyan Jewellers had roped in Pooja Sawant as the regional brand ambassador for the state of Maharashtra. The Marathi actress will predominantly feature in the company’s hyper local communication campaigns aimed at the tech-savvy, digitally active millennial audience and will be a part of the brands customer centric initiatives like this one.

This festive season, apart from the unbeatable shopping experience, Kalyan Jewellers will also be offering their customers the ‘Gold Check-Up’ offer, wherein the brand provides free cleaning and polishing for all Kalyan as well as non-Kalyan Jewellery.

About Kalyan Jewellers:

Headquartered in Thrissur in the state of Kerala, Kalyan Jewellers is one of the largest jewellery manufacturers and distributors in India. The company draws from its strong roots of over a century in the business of textile trading, distribution and wholesaling. Starting with the first jewellery showroom in 1993, Kalyan Jewellers has enjoyed a long-standing presence in the Indian market for over two decades.  It has set industry benchmarks in quality, transparency, pricing and innovation.

Kalyan offers an array of traditional and contemporary jewellery designs in gold, diamonds and precious stones catering to the distinct needs of the customers. Kalyan Jewellers has now grown to 141 showrooms across India and West Asia.

Kalyan Jewellers relocating to Panchpakadi in Thane

Thane, August 5, 2019: Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s most trusted and leading jewellery brands, has announced that it will be offering an all-new shopping experience to customers in Thane. Kalyan Jewellers will be shifting to a better premise in Sivanta Building, Panchpakhadi on August 9, 2019.

The new showroom will offer a larger variety of gold, diamond, uncut & precious and silver jewellery. Kalyan will also have exclusive counters set aside for the Muhurat wedding jewellery line, thus making it more convenient for wedding shoppers. The brand will be stocking popular collections from their global showrooms as well. 

Mr T.S Kalyanaraman, Chairman and Managing Director of Kalyan Jewellers said, “Since we opened our showroom in Thane in (2012), we have received phenomenal response from the consumers in this region. We pay our gratitude to the brand’s patrons for their support and love over the years. At Kalyan Jewellers, we are committed to bringing the best in terms of business practices, designs and offers to our customers. As part of this endeavor, we are shifting to a more convenient location and we will be offering our patrons a vast range of exquisite jewellery with the highest standards of quality, service and transparent pricing.”

Customers will be able to avail the benefits of Kalyan’s new 4-Level Assurance Certification on gold jewellery. This is a special initiative by Kalyan to continue enhancing the brand’s commitment towards offering the very best to its loyalists. While jewellery retailed at Kalyan Jewellers goes through multiple purity tests and are all BIS hallmarked, the 4-level assurance certificate promises customers payment on the value of purity mentioned in the invoice during exchange or resale. Also, it ensures free lifetime maintenance of ornaments at any Kalyan Jewellers’ showroom in the country.

The showroom will also have the brand’s wide array of intricate jewellery designs in contemporary and traditional motifs which includes earrings, bangles and necklaces. The company offers its patrons varieties of collection starting from Muhurat, the bridal jewellery line curated from across India along with exclusive sections featuring Kalyan’s popular house brands such as Tejasvi – Polki jewellery, Mudhra - handcrafted antique jewellery, Nimah – temple Jewellery, Glo – dancing diamonds, Ziah – Solitaire like diamond jewellery, Anokhi – uncut diamonds, Apoorva – diamonds for special occasions, Antara – wedding Diamonds and Hera – daily wear diamonds and Rang – precious stones jewellery.

The current Thane showroom will remain closed on August 8^th 2019, as part of the shifting process.

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About Kalyan Jewellers

Headquartered in Thrissur in the state of Kerala, Kalyan Jewellers is the largest jewellery manufacturers and distributors in India. The company draws from its strong roots of over a century in the business of textile trading, distribution and wholesaling. Starting with the first jewellery showroom in 1993, Kalyan Jewellers has enjoyed a long-standing presence in the Indian market for over two decades. It has set industry benchmarks in quality, transparency, pricing and innovation. Kalyan offers an array of traditional and contemporary jewellery designs in gold, diamonds and precious stones catering to the distinct needs of the customers. Kalyan Jewellers has grown to 137 showrooms across West Asia and India.