Episode 24: Car and General

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets.In this episode, we host the Car and General CEO Vijay Gidoomal on a discussion about the NSE-listed firm's beginnings, its current business ventures, and its outlook on the future.We also discuss the factors the company considers before entering a market, its recently launched helmet-manufacturing business, the move towards e-vehicles, and the protracted tax dispute with KRA.Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post.Show Notes00:00:00 Introduction00:01:13 Role as CEO00:02:33 C&G's evolution and business model00:07:03 Maret entry and exit considerations00:12:57 Business segments00:15:44 Helmet manufacturing00:28:13 Competition and franchising structures00:33:00 E-vehicles, poultry, and real estate businesses00:38:47 Tax dispute with KRA00:39:56 Future outlook00:44:22 Being a good CEO Get full access to The Mwango Weekly at mwangocapital.substack.com/subscribe