KATHMANDU, Dec 23: Originating as Laxmi Mithai Bhandar, a sweets shop, in 1973, Laxmi Group is celebrating its 50th year as a versatile and thriving entity in the market this year. Over the past five decades, the group has expanded its presence in automotive trading (dealing with both passenger and commercial vehicles, along with auto components), manufacturing (producing steel, paper, plastic, and confectionery items), and the sporting industry.

SML ISUZU India appointed Goldfish International Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Laxmi Group, as its authorized distributor for Nepal. The two companies signed an agreement to this effect in Kathmandu last week. Yugo Hashimoto, managing director and CEO of SML ISUZU India, was in Kathmandu to sign the agreement. Arpana Ale Magar of Republica talked to Hashimoto to know more about SML ISUZU and its plans for Nepal. Excerpts:

KATHMANDU, Nov 17: Goldfish International Pvt Ltd has announced its partnership with SML ISUZU, India on Thursday. Goldfish is a subsidiary of Laxmi Group and is now authorized distributor of SML ISUZU vehicles for Nepal.