Our history is our foundation celebrating our past to inspire our future. And our story begins in 1929 when late Motibhai Becharbhai Patel embarked on a journey from Bombay, India to Fiji at the age of 24. After working initially for a Ba merchant, Motibhai Becharbhai Patel ventured out to establish his own business. In 1931, he opened a small grocery store in Kumkum, Ba and within a short time he gained loyal clientele.
Today 93 years later, the Motibhai Group stands as a diversified corporate organization with a wide range of portfolio’s, including Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), hospitality, luxury goods, electronics, manufacturing, real estate, fast food restaurants and print media.
In 1971 the Group entered into the Travel Retail business paving the way for the iconic Prouds luxury retail business in Fiji and Papua New Guinea.
In 1982, the acquisition of Fiji Foods expanded the business into one of Fiji’s largest manufacturers and producing quality products such as Sprint soft drink and Golden margarine and the Golden range of spices and food products.
The early 2000 marked a significant milestone with the joint venture with Colonial Life, (now Bank of South Pacific), to develop the iconic 12 storey Suva Central complex in the heart of Suva further expanding the real estate portfolio of the Motibhai Group.
September 22, 2010, the acquisition of The Fiji Times from the global News Corporation Limited marked the Group’s entry into the media industry and establishing the newspaper as a Fijian-owned entity.
In 2014, the Group became master franchisees of the world-famous Burger King franchise for Fiji marking the Group’s first step into the Quick Service Restaurant business.
Our success is not happenstance. It is rooted in the founding virtues and vision of our founders nurtured through relationships with customers, stakeholders, employees, and communities. Despite challenges and setbacks, our founding values have guided us, fostering new success and honoring the trust placed in us.
From our humble beginnings as a small grocery shop, we have grown into a trusted household name in Fiji thanks to the solid foundation laid by our founders.
Today, guided by the entrepreneurial spirit instilled by our founders, the next generation under the leadership of Group Chairman & CEO Mr. Kirit Patel continues to lead the Group into new horizons.
Our business thrives on purpose, shaped by our unique heritage and entrepreneurial innovation. We uphold a vision where our past enriches our present and inspires our future with renewed passion and enthusiasm.
Our history remains a humanizing force for our brands, a testament to our journey, and a reason to celebrate our past and inspire our future.
