Bhima Jewellers
Indian jewelry company
Bhima Jewellers is an Indian jewellery group that designs, manufactures, and retails gold, diamond, and platinum jewellery. It was founded by Bhima Bhattar in 1925. It was the first jewellery retailer in India to introduce the "ready-made" jewelry concept, allowing customers to purchase finished ornaments directly from the counter. Following the founder's passing, the group was managed by his five sons who expanded the brand into distinct territorial headquarters while maintaining a unified identity.
The group operates a vast network across India and the United Arab Emirates. In late 2024, its Thiruvananthapuram flagship store entered the Guinness World Records for achieving the highest single-day revenue for a single jewellery showroom, recording sales of approximately ₹200 crore.
History
Bhima Jewellers was established in 1925 by Bhima Bhattar in Alappuzha, Kerala. The origins of the business are traced back to the British colonial era; observing the East India Company's trade in gold coins, Bhima Bhattar saw a retail opportunity. The venture began when the founder melted his wife's silver anklet to craft a silver glass, which he then traded for gold coins to initiate his stock.
Following the founder's passing, the group was managed by his five sons who expanded the brand into distinct territorial headquarters while maintaining a unified identity.
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