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| Daniel Fernandez, Daniel and Sons, Mumbai |
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When 8th standard passed Daniel Fernandez came to Mumbai at the age of 14, his ambition was just to get a small time job corresponding to his qualifications. But today, after the elapse of a few decades, he has come to lead a group of companies with Rs.33 crores turnover.
He is the owner of the now popular 'Family Plastic and Thermoware'. But beyond that his Daniel and Sons is the largest plastic injection mould exporter in India, with 7 units in Mumbai and 2 in Kerala. The best industrialist award of the Kerala State government for 2001-2002, Udyogapatra award by the Institute of Trade and Industrial Development under the Central Government, etc are some of the honours that have come his way.
Daniel boarded the train to Mumbai after the death of his parents, when the future appeared bleak and uncertain. He joined as apprentice at the Kiev Group of Companies, Parel and at the same time enrolled for night classes to continue his education. He soon found satisfaction in work and discontinued his studies. After 1 year, he switched over to another company where he soon rose to become the unit-in-charge through hard work. It was then that the idea of starting a business on his own came to his mind.
This was the time when plastic moulding was coming to the Indian scene. After running a unit in tie-up with a company, he started his own venture at Bandra East.
Notwithstanding the initial difficulties, the company steadily rose the ladder of success. Today, his company has international recognition. It keeps winning the excellence award of Engineering and Export Promotion Council. While adopting a no-compromise attitude towards quality of products, he considers it a blessing that the firm is able to provide employment to many.
Lily is his wife. His 2 sons support him in the business.
Courtesy: P.C.Mathew, Mathrubhumi, December 13, 2005
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