Lenchu Kolath James, a native of Neelamperoor in Kottayam district, is a merchant mariner-turned-entrepreneur, who heads internationally successful ventures in diverse sectors of industry and commerce including gold trade, jewellery, tourism, consultancy and education. Kolath Group, under his able helmsmanship, has rapidly expanded its foothold all across the globe since its inception. The Group has grown tremendously especially in the UAE, with over millions of customers, and a highly committed and satisfied team of employees. The phenomenal success of Kolath Group can be attributed to the unwavering commitment to quality in their products and services.
The major ventures under Kolath Group are:
Kolath Jewellery and Alba Gold Factory
Kolath Jewellery, located opposite Bhima Jewellers in Kottayam town, provides BIS-hallmarked 916 gold, certified diamond jewellery, PGI-certified platinum jewellery and hallmarked silver jewellery. All products come with a detailed and transparent price tag with details like gross weight, stone weight, making charge, stone charge and net weight. The value-added services offered by the company include life-long free maintenance.
Another grand project of Lenchu Kolath, a new 10000 square feet gold factory, is being constructed at Neelamperoor, his native place in Kerala. It is expected to start operations in December this year.
Alba Gold Factory under Kolath Group, located at Deira, Dubai, manufactures and supplies high quality gold ornaments of latest fashion to jewellery outlets across the UAE. State-of-the-art machinery and a skilled work force helps Alba Gold Factory to supply finest quality gold ornaments to the clients at reasonable rates and in a timely manner. Gold is mainly imported from African countries and it is converted into ornaments in the Factory. The major clients of Alba Gold Factory include Malabar Gold, Chittilappilly Jewellers, Damas, and Sky Jewellery.
Inspire Training Centre
Inspire is a professionally managed Training Centre having operations in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman in the UAE and Kottayam in India. The major training programmes offered by Inspire include IELTS, TOEFL and Spoken English Training. The institute stands unique with its rich experience and professional training resources. The trainers here adopt different teaching methods matching to the current language proficiency of the student and the required score. The strengths and weaknesses of each student are identified through an assessment test before admission. Based on the results, Inspire provides customized sessions in grammar, vocabulary, spoken English, speaking sessions, listening skills, writing skills and time management according to the needs of the students.
Inspire exclusively offers:
- One-on-one session training or training for small groups of 4 to 5 students to ensure individual attention for each student
- Special sessions for group discussions of large groups to see how others perform and gain ideas from their speaking skills
- Special sessions with flexible timings and flexible packages for working-class people
- Evening classes and weekend classes
- Transportation facility (based on the availability)
- Study materials (Chosen with proper research)
- One-hour demo class to assess the trainer
Inspire has special package for nurses, family-package crash course, family package-three months course and Spoken English course.
Granby Gold Resort
Granby Gold under Kolath Group is a beautiful cottage, an exquisite eco-friendly jungle getaway in the heart of Idukki, just 23 kilometers from Thekkady. Granby Gold guarantees for the guests memorable moments wrapped in the lush embrace of a tropical rainforest, in perfect harmony with nature. Quietly elegant and exclusive, Granby Gold is a state-of-mind with breathtaking vistas.
The Granby has many tourist attractions quite nearby, like Parunthumpara, Kuttikanam, Granby estate, tea factory and natural water falls. Guests can visit pristine villages around if they want to and a guide and vehicles will be provided upon request.
The resort has own vehicle for Jeep safari so that the guests can enjoy the trip safely. The Jeep will take the guests to the Parunthumpara hill-top, where they can get a panoramic view of the surrounding villages. The safari covers places such as Granby Tea Factory, Mount, Sathram, Sabarimala View, Pullumedu view, Vallakadavu (Gateway of Gavi), Periyar Tiger Reserve and Kumali.
At Granby, the guests can learn the basics of yoga and relaxation techniques from an experienced practitioner. More elaborate yoga classes are possible upon advanced intimation. Besides, the spa at Granby offers complete rejuvenation and relaxation sessions by professionally trained masseurs. The Granby is also ideal for trekking enthusiasts as Parunthumpara, a popular trekking spot, is close by. Tourists will be accompanied by guards and are taken as groups consisting three or four guests. Refreshments will be provided while trekking. Anaerangal is another favourite destination for trekkers, which offers a panoramic view of the Western Ghats. This is the highest possible trek route south of the Himalayas. It is also easy to reach Kolukkumalai, the world’s highest tea estate, from here. The spot gives a magnificent view of Kodaikanal and the plains in Tamil Nadu.
The attractive facilities at Granby include homely food, barbeque, campfire, private parties, DJ on-request, doctor on call, travel assistance, tour packages, airport pick and drop, kids’ park, coffee shop, safe deposit lockers and amble car parking.
Golden Stars
Established in 2013, Golden Stars is a professional organization which encompasses a complete range of business setup services including licensing, PRO, management and business centers. Equipped with the experience of over a decade, the professional team of Golden Stars has developed quality service tailored to the needs of each individual business owner. They make use of their bespoke solutions utilizing the right blend of skills and technology as per the clients’ expectations.
Golden Stars provides specialized advisory services in corporate, commercial, financial & administrative matters and enjoys a solid relationship with government & regulatory authorities in the UAE. The company combines international consulting skills with local expertise, and develops innovative and creative solutions for the clients.
The services offered by Golden Stars include:
- Mainland company setup
- Offshore company setup
- Free Zone company Setup
- PRO service & approval/ Visa service
- Local sponsorship
- Office solutions, business consultancy
- Project consultancy and market survey
- Vehicle registration
- Wages Protection Systems(WPS)
- Visit Visa(1&3 months) Partner Visa(three years)
- Sales and purchase of running business
- UAE Visa services
- Legal document typing & translation
- Certificate Attestation
- Vehicle registration
- Local sponsorship
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Kolath Group constantly undertakes various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities across the world. From building homes to helping flood victims, blood donations and helping expats with financial assistance to return home, the Group always believes in being there when in need.
In Retrospect
Lenchu Kolath James, belonging to Kolath family, was born as the son of the late James Kuriakose, who was a businessman, and Alice James, a home maker. He completed his schooling at MD Seminary, Kottayam, and pursued a diploma in Nautical Science at Annamalai University in Chennai. Then he joined Merchant Navy in the US. He returned to Kerala in 2005 and ventured into real estate business. In 2009, he came to Dubai and started Alba Gold Factory. Soon after, he started the other ventures.
Family
Lenchu Kolath is married to Ninu, a postgraduate in Microbiology, who helps her husband in business. The couple has two children– daughter Neha Anna Lenchu and son Len Lenchu James.
Contact Details:
321, Old Labour Office Building
Near Al Qiyadah Metro Station
Abu Hail, Dubai, UAE
Phone(Office): 042557923
Fax: 042557921
Mobile: 0529843072
E-mail:
Websites: www.kolathjewelleryonline.com
www.inspireielts.com
www.gsbis.com