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Jos Alukkas unveils ‘Parampara’: a symphony of Indian tradition
Mumbai: Jos Alukkas ‘Parampara’ Collections, a jewellery range inspired by Indian culture and traditional art, has been introduced in the market. South Indian film star Keerthy Suresh unveiled ‘Parampara’ during an event held in Chennai. The occasion was graced by the presence of Jos Alukkas managing directors Varghese Alukka, Paul J. Alukka, and John Alukka.
The artistic ‘Parampara’ jewellery line is presented by Jos Alukkas, following the launch of the Shubha Mangalyam Bridal Collections-2023 festive edition. This exquisite jewellery collection beautifully encapsulates the artistic charm of ancient sculptures.
The ‘Parampara’ series showcases divine motifs, including various goddess representations, Krishna, and Ganesha along with intricate designs that draw inspiration from the grace and symbolism of peacocks, elephants, and the divine swan. The collection boasts the use of exquisite gemstones, including Kembu, Ruby, Emerald, Moissanite, and Cubic Zirconia, adding a radiant and luxurious touch to each piece. The skilled craftsmen have masterfully captured the divine essence of Gods and Goddesses with exquisite finesse. Parampara offers jewellery options with antique-finished, red-polished, and yellow-polished styles. Additionally, the collection includes meticulously handcrafted Nagas jewellery.
“The hallmark of the Parampara series lies in its intricate designs, deeply influenced by India’s ancient cultural heritage. Utilising cost-effective labour allows us to offer our customers jewellery at a highly reasonable price” – said Jos Alukkas Chairman Jos Alukka.
Jos Alukkas employs a method of stone setting that doesn’t involve the use of wax, ensuring the purity and grammage of the gold is maintained. In the valuation process of gold jewellery adorned with stones, the weight of the stones is entirely excluded.
The introduction of these new brands aligns with Jos Alukkas’ expansion strategy, leveraging its 59-year legacy in the country’s jewellery retail sector. Notably, Jos Alukkas achieved a significant milestone with the HUID campaign, successfully raising awareness across the nation. In addition, Jos Alukkas has unveiled plans for the establishment of 100 new jewellery stores.
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Beacon Group appoints Dr Rajesh Patel as Group CEO
36-year healthcare veteran to lead Beacon Diagnostics, Vector Biotek, Biogeny.
MUMBAI: A new chief, a fresh diagnosis and a sharper prescription for growth. Beacon Group has appointed Dr Rajesh Patel as its Group Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026, signalling a decisive push to scale its presence in the diagnostics and IVD space. Patel steps into the role with 36 years of experience across the healthcare and diagnostics industry, bringing a career shaped by leadership roles spanning sales, marketing, business development and operational strategy. His mandate is both expansive and precise: to steer the group’s overall strategic direction while tightening coordination across its three core entities Beacon Diagnostics, Vector Biotek and Biogeny Diagnostics.
In practical terms, that means driving cross-company synergies, accelerating market expansion and strengthening organisational capability areas increasingly critical as diagnostic players compete for scale in a fragmented yet rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem. The group is positioning itself to capture unmet demand across chain laboratories, key accounts and standalone labs, segments that remain underserved despite growing diagnostic needs.
The appointment comes at a time when the In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) sector in India is entering a more competitive and innovation-led phase, with companies focusing not just on product pipelines but also on service delivery, integration and customer-centric models. Beacon’s leadership appears to be betting that Patel’s execution-focused approach can help translate ambition into operational momentum.
Welcoming the appointment, Chairman Dr D K Joshi described Patel’s induction as a strategic move aligned with the group’s long-term vision, emphasising the role of leadership depth in navigating the next phase of growth.
For Beacon Group, the message is clear, in a sector where precision matters, leadership is the new differentiator—and this appointment is intended to set the tone for what comes next.
