History

Jashanmal was founded in 1919 by Rao Sahib Jashanmal in Basra, Iraq as a general store selling many of the products that are still sold in the stores today.  Expansion through the GCC followed the path of oil discovery, first into Kuwait in 1934, then Bahrain in 1935 and subsequently into UAE, with stores in Dubai in 1956 and Abu Dhabi in 1964.  In the environment of fast expanding markets Jashanmal evolved from solely a retailer to also specializing in the wholesale and distribution of consumer products. 

Today the Jashanmal Group is active across the GCC and in India and operates over 100 stores and through an extensive distribution and wholesale business supplies over 1,000 retailers across segments from Duty Free to Mass Market to Mid-Market and High-end Retail.

Timeline

1919 : Rao Sahib Jashanmal establishes Jashanmal Basra, Iraq

1934 : Jashanmal Kuwait established

1935 : Jashanmal Bahrain established

1956 : Jashanmal Dubai established 

1964 : Jashanmal Abu Dhabi established 

1964 : Expansion of Wholesale & Distribution operations

1980 : Establishment of the Jashanmal Group, Gangu Batra named Group CEO

1990 : Expansion into Oman & Qatar

2000 : Expansion into India

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