Pothan and Company can trace its roots back to 1932 when Pothan Pythal, inspired by the same entrepreneurial spirit which has defined so many great leaders of commerce, established a small weaving cottage named Arshabharat Textiles in Cannanore.  At the time his company employed only five weavers, but it would eventually grow into the thriving commercial enterprise that it is today, utilizing a workforce of thousands and expanding beyond the world of textiles to include such diverse sectors as automobiles, restaurants, consumer goods imports and general trading.

In 1942 Mr. Pythal's dream was carried on by his son Sri Narayanan Pothan who entered into his father's business and took over full management by 1945.  Under his steady leadership, he steered Arshabharat Textiles towards greater fortunes and transformed it into a powerhouse of manufacturing.  Eleven years later, the company which had once employed only five weavers now had a labour force of 1600. 

The seeds of industry planted by Mr. Pythal were growing into a mighty tree.

In 1961, the company expanded beyond Asian shores and started exporting high quality fabrics to the United Kingdom.  1970 to 1979 saw a boom in the hand-loom cotton market and within the span of a decade the group experienced a massive surge in profits, driven by its exports of crepe fabrics.

This rise in prosperity also triggered huge commercial diversification.  In 1981, the company which had built its fortunes on fabric now ventured into the automobile market when Sri. Pothan Narayanan, together with his three sons, founded Pioneer Motors.  Today, Pioneer Motors employs over 800 workers and is the authorised dealer of several prominent auto brands, including cars by Hyundai, as well as 2 wheelers from Yamaha and Honda and 4 wheelers from Piaggio, serving three districts in the Indian state of Kerala.

The group's rapid expansion has never slowed down.  In 1990, it boldly entered the import market and began distribution of fruits and cereals from international vendors, a commercial venture which has today grown into a major business division. In 2008 the group made history by opening its first restaurant on the island of Mauritius and also formed a successful consumer goods division, tirelessly diversifying its export sector by shipping everything from rice and spices to building materials and coir fabrics.

With a sales turnover of $28 million US dollars, the group is now managed by the leading financial experts, chartered accountants, professional marketers, and the most trusted authorities on sourcing.  As such, this leader of industry continues to expand and thrive, and the seeds of commerce planted by Pothan Pythal back in 1932, along with the leadership of Narayanan Pothan and his sons and grand sons, have helped it grow into the mightiest of trees.  

The future promises greater success for Pothan and Company, and even richer fruits from this growing commercial enterprise.

At Pothan and Company we're driven by our uncompromising commitment to quality and craftsmanship, delivering nothing less than the highest level of goods and services to our valued customers. 

Over the decades we've developed a business culture that prides itself on paying attention to the slightest details and addressing our customer's every need—no matter how great or small—and it's this unfailing attitude which has taken Pothan and Company so far in the business world. 

When it comes to quality there is no substitute for excellence, which is why we dedicate all our labour and resources into perfecting every product and service we offer, because for Pothan and Company the customer deserves only the best.  We take this promise of quality and join it with the highest standards of delivery, bringing the same degree of excellence to clients all over the world. 

But our loyalty to the customer doesn't end there.  Pothan and Company goes further, constantly improving on its existing line of products and services because we believe the customer deserves better than our best. 

That's why we always strive to be better.  

Through our unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and quality, our passionate dedication to every customer, employee and vendor, Pothan and Company works hard to earn your business, and your trust. 

To earn your trust and respect Pothan and Company hires the most qualified workers, giving them access to the most efficient manufacturing tools and processes we can find, invests in new technologies, and does its best to eliminate all unnecessary waste.

We pride ourselves on efficiency, which is why we employ only the most brilliant minds at the management level.  With their vast experience and unique skill set, they pursue the development of newer and better methods to improve quality, productivity and logistics while decreasing waste.

Pothan and Company's goal is to create nothing less than the finest quality products and services for our customers, and so from top to bottom, from management to manufacturing, every employee works hard to deliver on this promise. 

All of this effort adds up to a more secure future for our employees, greater profits for our company, and the highest quality products and services for our customers.

Pothan and Company has a simple but powerful philosophy: to deliver nothing less than the finest quality products and services to our customers. 

We make sure quality is maintained during every process of production, right from selection of raw material to packing and shipping. To accomplish this goal we hire only the most talented workers and executives, utilising their collective skills along with our advanced technologies to ensure that all goods and services we offer are the best we can possibly make them. 

Details matter, which is why Pothan and Company places special emphasis on perfecting the small as well as the big.  And if something fails to live up to our standards, we redouble our efforts to make it work before putting it on the marketplace for public consumption.