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Episode 24: Car and General
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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.
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Show Notes
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:13 Role as CEO
00:02:33 C&G's evolution and business model
00:07:03 Maret entry and exit considerations
00:12:57 Business segments
00:15:44 Helmet manufacturing
00:28:13 Competition and franchising structures
00:33:00 E-vehicles, poultry, and real estate businesses
00:38:47 Tax dispute with KRA
00:39:56 Future outlook
00:44:22 Being a good CEO
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