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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, Nov 22: The prestigious Malaika Group which is a favourite among shoppers for home appliances, consumer goods and dress materials, organised an annual customer meet at Hotel Kumar’s International on Wednesday, November 22.
Welcoming the guests and customers, Gilbert Baptist, chairman and managing director of the group spoke briefly on Malaika Group which operates through its own Malaika Multi State Co-Op Credit Society Ltd and has outlets in two states Maharashtra and Karnataka.
"We started off in Mumbai in 1987 in a small 60 sq ft outlet by manufacturing small electronic components. But today, we have grown with branches all over Mumbai and Dakshina Kannada. More than making profits, we want to provide employment opportunities. We also want common people to be our shareholders and provide them a opportunities to invest in us. Our objective is to provide household goods at affordable rates," he said.
Addressing the gathering, Fr Ligori Crasta, parish priest of Bajjodi said, "Business depends on the happiness of customers. Without the support and blessings of customers, a business cannot sustain. Not all can do business. It is possible for only certain people who have talent of keeping good relationship with customers. We all know Malaika for its quality and service. The salespersons of Malaika Group go beyond their duties and provide excellent service to customers."
Stany Alvares, president, Rachana Catholic Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Hemacharya, editor, Daijiworld Weekly, Raymond D’Cunha, editor, ‘Pingara’ Kannada weekly, Divyanand Gonsalves, managing director of Daijiworld Television, Reena, business development manager, and others were present.
About Malaika Group
Malaika Group deals in multi-brand electronic retail stores. It has several retail stores in Maharashtra and Karnataka. They provide an entire range of consumer durable spanning from Air conditioners, LCD and Plasma TVs, Home theater systems, washing machines, refrigerators, micro waves to small home appliances.
They offer some of the most popular brands such as LG, Samsung, Sony and others. Since their launch, they have evolved into one of Mumbai’s and Mangaluru’s leading chain of electronic stores. The 55-inch Yasoma Curve LED is one of Malaika’s own products.
All stores are aesthetically designed and conveniently located so as to cater customers of all budgets and all preferences.
Malaika Group values its customers’ needs and aspirations and periodically conducts ‘Customer Meets’ and ‘Get Together’ for its senior citizen customers.