Kaustubh Marathe
| Kaustubh Marathe | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Alma mater | Chintaman Rao College of Commerce |
| Occupation | Jeweller, businessman |
| Known for | Marathe Jewellers |
| Spouse(s) | Manjiri Marathe (née Purandare) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives |
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Kaustubh Marathe is an Indian jeweler and businessman. He is the co-owner of Marathe Jewellers, a jewelry brand located in Pune, Maharashtra.[1] He along with his brother, Milind Marathe founded the jewelry brand in 2012.[2]
Early life
Marathe was born into the aristocratic and illustrious, Chitpavan brahmin[3] Marathe family of Miraj and Sangli.[2] The family has ancestral ties with the textile industry in Maharashtra.[2] His mother is daughter of the late Laxman Vasudev "Nanakaka" Gadgil and the niece of the late Anant "Dajikaka" Gadgil, the founders of P N GADGIL & Co. in Pune .[4] Through his mother, he is a known 3rd cousin of the current chairman of PNG Jewellers, Saurabh Gadgil.[4] He is also a known 3rd cousin of music director Mandar Agashe (3rd cousin, once removed of his son, Adi Agashé), cricketer Ashutosh Agashe and actress Sheetal Agashe.[4]
Marathe was educated at Chintaman Rao College of Commerce in Sangli which he graduated in 1988.[1]
Marathe is married to Manjiri Marathe (née Purandare). They have one son together.[4]
Career
Marathe and his brother started working under his maternal uncle Rajabhau Gadgil at PNG Gems and Jewellery in Pune, in 1997.[2] Under his guidance, they started off trading in diamond business and diamond articles for regular trade.[1][2]
In 2012, the brothers left PNG and started their own store, Marathe Jewellers, located on Laxmi Road.[2] Their business venture received positive response.[1][2] As of 2015, they had two stores — one on Laxmi Road and the other on Paud Road. In 2016, they launched their third store, also on Laxmi Road.[2] The store is 6,250 sq. ft. in area, and is state-of-the -art.[2]
The brand has come to sponsor many cultural programmes of Ustad Zakhir Hussain.[2] They have also associated with Wasant Utsav, which has added to their brand image.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "OF KARATS & Kings! : MagnaMags". magnamags.com. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Jewels of the Town! : MagnaMags". magnamags.com. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
- ↑ Team. "Singers -kokanastha.com". www.kokanastha.com. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
- 1 2 3 4 "Manjiri and Kaustubh Marathe at the opening ceremony of third retail store of diamond jewellery brand Marathe Jewellers, popularly known as MJ.". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
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