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Joyalukkas opens 2 more showrooms in Mumbai

13 january 2014

The globally renowned jewellery retail chain, Joyalukkas further strengthened its presence in Mumbai with the launch of 2 new showrooms at Mulund and Vashi on 4th Jan 2014. Joyalukkas Jewellery Brand Ambassador, Bollywood film star Hrithik Roshan inaugurated both the showrooms in the presence of Mr. Joy Alukkas, Chairman of Joyalukkas and other dignitaries of the city.
“As one of the world’s most loved jewellery brands, we have always believed in optimizing our customer service by offering the best in terms of quality and designs. Mumbai is a buzzing city of commerce and fashion and we are confident that our international experience will help us serve this city with the latest trends in jewellery from around the world. Currently, we are on a well planned expansion mode to take the brand and its offerings to a greater audience. The launch of two new showrooms in Mumbai is in line with our core objective to become a 100 jewellery showroom chain across 10 countries by March 2014.” said Mr. Joy Alukkas, Chairman & M.D, Joyalukkas Group
Both showrooms in, Mulund and Vashi (Navi Mumbai), follows the signature Joyalukkas large format designs and is home to over 1 million designs across a range of jewellery forms such as gold, diamond, precious stones, polka, platinum and pearl jewellery. The showrooms offer the same service excellence that is resonant with the Joyalukkas name on a global level along with best prices, superior quality of finished product and the popular CPT (clear price tag), allowing customers to fully understand the value and exact details of the jewellery that they are purchasing.
“Joyalukkas is a global brand with a customer base of over 10 million people worldwide. Additionally, Joyalukkas Jewellery offers consumers the world’s biggest choice of exquisite jewellery designs from around the world, created by expert award winning craftsmen.  I am very proud to represent this superbrand on a global level. The brand stands for choice, latest trends, value and trust and it is this dedication that has helped them become one of the largest jewellery retail chain” said Hrithik Roshan, on the occasion of the launch.
With 91 showrooms spread across 10 countries the two new showrooms in Mumbai will take the Dubai-based, Joyalukkas’s tally to 3 showrooms in Mumbai, with the already operational outlet at Turner Rd., Bandra. The Joyalukkas Group, is today a multi-billion dollar global conglomerate that has rapidly expanded its footprint all over the globe ever since its inception 25 years ago. Known for its intricate jewellery designs that attract a plethora of customers across its retail showrooms in 10 countries, the Group‘s jewellery business is one of the fastest growing retail chains in the world. Joyalukkas Group is a 25 year old multi-billion dollar global conglomerate with varied business interests. The group operates its various business operations across India, London, Singapore, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait & Qatar. The group businesses include jewellery, fashion & textiles, money exchange, luxury air charter, Malls & Realty. Joyalukkas employees a staff of over 6,000 professionals across the world and is one of the most awarded and recognized jewellery retail chains in the world.

Aruna Gaitonde, Rough&Polished, Mumbai