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| P. Rajendra Prasad, Pomsy Food Products, Vavvakkavu, Karunagappally, Kollam |
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For P. Rajendra Prasad who went to Gulf after obtaining a diploma in Mechanical Engineering, loss of UAE Government job due to political reasons must have been a great shock then. But today he may be counting it as a blessing of fate that turned him into a successful businessman.
As he wandered about desperately searching for a job, he met a friend from his native place. Teaming up with Alex Kozhy he started ‘Essa Engineering and Marine Service’ in Ajman to provide service in the areas of ship repairing, pipe line laying, steel fabrication etc. With hard work they have been able to expand it into a Rs.120 crore turnover company with 1200 employees from South Asian countries.
Later he started ‘National Packaging Industries’ with capacity to manufacture 3000 tons of carton cardboards per month. 2 other ventures followed suit in the coming years and all firms on the growth trajectory. It was at this juncture that Prasad felt inclined to invest in Kollam.
Starting as a corn curl producing unit in 1992, his Pomsy Food Products soon expanded and diversified to produce biscuits in 2000. Use of modern machinery, utmost care for hygiene, and diversity of products saw the company going from strength to strength. The factory that employs 70 persons directly and another 150 indirectly, produces 600 tons of biscuits per month.
Another company, A.K.Flavours, which deals with extracted spice essence, had been started by Prasad in 1995 at Pathanamthitta. This company has an annual turnover of Rs.38 crores.
His son Sujith Prasad, an MBA holder for England, helps him in running the companies in Kerala. His other son Ranjith is pursuing his MBA in England. Sindhu, his wife, is his support in business and life.
Courtesy: P.M.Rejimon, Mathrubhumi, May 24, 2004
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