Building Trust, Connecting Communities
From a modest beginning in Edinburgh to a growing retail group across the UK, Malabar Group Limited brings communities affordable, reliable, and accessible retail solutions.
Company Overview
Malabar Group Limited was established by three visionary directors — Ajilan Ponnandi, Anoof Ali Poothadayil, and Sreekuttan Sreekumar — with a shared dream: to build a trusted retail brand that connects communities across the UK.
At Malabar Group, we are proud to bring customers affordable, reliable, and accessible retail solutions — from convenience stores to speciality shops — all built on trust, quality, and service.
Our Promise
“We’re not just opening stores — we’re building relationships.”
Community-Driven Growth
Our Mission
We exist to make everyday shopping simple, accessible, and community-driven.
Our values guide everything we do.
Customer-First Approach
Every decision we make starts with our customers in mind
Affordable Everyday Essentials
Quality products at fair prices, close to home
Accessible Convenience
Stores designed to serve neighborhoods where convenience matters most
Community-Driven Growth
Building not just shops, but spaces where people feel connected
Our Journey
From Edinburgh to nationwide expansion
Our Journey
From Edinburgh to nationwide expansion
🏰 Founded in Edinburgh
The first step in creating a customer-first retail brand
🌊 Expansion to Blackpool
Launch of Malabar Express Convenience Store and Running Shop
🇬🇧 Nationwide Growth
Ongoing expansion into more UK communities
In ProgressPeople & Community
At the heart of Malabar Group are the people
Directors
Ajlan Ponnandi, Anoof Ali Poothadayil, and Sreekuttan Sreekumar lead with vision and passion
Our Teams
Dedicated staff in every store who bring friendliness and service to daily shopping
Community
We believe every store should feel like part of the neighborhood, not just a shop
"People at the heart of everything we do."
Every new store is more than a business milestone — it’s an opportunity to strengthen the communities we proudly call home.
Our Promise Remains
As we continue to grow, our promise remains the same: to serve with care, quality, and commitment.
Every new store is more than a business milestone — it’s an opportunity to strengthen the
communities we proudly call home.