All-round praise for its outstanding achievements
In a grand function organised at Kochi, the Poomkudy Group celebrated its 40th anniversary on May 4. Mr. Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors, Pune, lighted the Ruby Jubilee lamp in the presence of other owner principals, CEOs and top managers of business associates and leading dealers who were present at the function.
The Poomkudy Group, set up in 1979 by the Poomkudy brothers, John and Zacharias, has now become one of the leading business houses in the automobile sector in India.
Poomkudy Agencies Pvt. Ltd., a leading distributor for 24 renowned brands of auto components in south India, Poomkudy Motors Pvt. Ltd., the vehicle dealership arm in Kerala rated as one of the best dealers of Force Motors as well as MAN trucks at the national level, Poomkudy Estates & Projects Pvt. Ltd. for realties & construction, Poomkudy Foundation, the charitable trust, and Poomkudy ZAAN Pvt. Ltd., for manufacturing, branding and sale of auto components are the five core business verticals represented through a network of 25 offices across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra and Telangana. It is a resource strength of over 550 committed employees and services over 6,000 dealer outlets across south India. Relationship is the core value of the Poomkudy Group of companies that preserves the trust of business associates and loyalty of employees.
Setting new horizon in this visionary enterprise, the Poomkudy Group has evolved into a dynamic business enterprise, delivering customer satisfaction with quality products and services for the past four decades.
The corporate video launched during the function reflected the history, strength and future vision the Poomkudy Group.
Mr. Zacharias Poomkudy, in his address on the occasion, narrated the success story of the group, the challenges he faced being an organised small entrepreneur in a totally unorganised business segment at that time and how he converted the dejections and discouragements into opportunities through sheer hardwork, optimism and good relationship being the core value of the company. He also thanked all those who extended their support during his journey in the past 40 years.
He stated that Poomkudy is all set to explore the best opportunities that GST has thrown upon the organised sectors through the “One Nation, One market” concept. To attain this, Poomkudy is focusing on building strong partnerships with suppliers and dealers in the country.
“Poomkudy believes in ‘Change with time’ by adapting to changes by modernisation, digitalisation, diversification and expansion. We are already in league with SAP and Mobile App to build online platform for service to our dealers / customers,” he added.
In his felicitation address, Mr. Prasan Firodia complimented Poomkudy for maintaining institutional excellence in values and performance.
Mr. Roshan Poomkudy, Director of the company and son of Mr. Zacharias Poomkudy, in his brief address, highlighted the group passion to excel in performance. This was supported by various accolades from principal companies at regional and national levels. He reiterated Poomkudy’s vision to continue as the preferred partner of the automotive industry.
Mr. Venugopal C. Govind FCA, past Rotary Governor and mentor of Zacharias Poomkudy, in his CA profession, and Mr. Rakesh Kher, CEO, Minda, Mr. Bharat Rati, Country Head, Denso India, and Mr. Bishwajit Chowdury, CEO, Endurance Technologies, all spoke high of Poomkudy’s outstanding achievements.
Poomkudy Team celebrations and CSR activities were conducted at all branch locations of the companies on the same day.
A cultural program by the famous ‘5678’ Group made the function most colourful and vibrant.