Who is the owner of Lugazi sugar?

Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited

What does Mehta group do?

The Mehta Group’s business interests cover a wide and varied spectrum – Cement and Building Materials, Packaging, Sugar, Horticulture & Floriculture, Engineering, Electrical Cables, Consultancy, Agro Chemicals, Hospitality, Entertainment Sports, ​Carbon Dioxide, Trade and Financial Services ​& International Trade.

How did Mehta contribute to the economic development of Uganda?

Mehta was one of the first exporters of Uganda’s cotton to Japan and other places which greatly helped in the establishment of the cotton industry in Uganda. It was cotton, coffee and copper that formed the foundation of Uganda’s pre-independence economy.

Where is sugarcane processed in Uganda?

It is the main source of processed sugar. We source Uganda sugarcane from the Lake Victoria region and other parts of the country where the locals usually grow it in large-and small-scale. On our part, we only interact with family growers who have less than 2 acres of land.

How many employees does the Mehta Group have?

Number of employees. The Mehta Group of Companies commonly referred to as the Mehta Group is a conglomerate based in Mumbai, India, with subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, Kenya and Uganda. The group employs in excess of 15,000 people worldwide and has an asset base in excess of US$350 million, as of April 2010.

Who is the largest sugar manufacturer in Uganda?

Sugar Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited (SCOUL) was established in the year 1924. Since its inception, it has been playing a key role in the development of Ugandan economy. Besides being one of the largest employers in the country, it has always kept focus on the product quality, people and its resources.

How old was Mehta when he moved to Uganda?

He was born in India in the late 19th Century. In 1900, at the age of 13 years, he migrated to Uganda and started a series of businesses that included a tea plantation, a cotton ginnery, a sugarcane plantation and a sugar factory. During the 1930s, having established himself in Uganda, Mehta began operations in India.

What are the businesses of Nanji Kalidas Mehta?

The group’s businesses include investments in sugar, cement, packaging, floriculture, engineering, electrical cable, consulting, management, insurance, International Trade and International Finance. The group owes its foundation to Nanji Kalidas Mehta (1887–1969). He was born in India in the late 19th century.

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