IMS Group
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| Company type | Private Company |
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| Industry | Consumer electronics, motors, jewelry, consulting and real estate |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Deepak Malhotra |
Area served | Nepal |
Key people |
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| Website | imsgroup.com.np |
IMS Group is a conglomerate company based in Nepal. It primarily deals with distributing international mobile handsets throughout the nation. It was appointed the official distributor of Samsung mobile handsets in Nepal in 2001.[1][2] The company has also acquired a dealership of the international automobile company Ssangyong for Nepal, and has also expanded its services towards real estate, automobiles, jewelry and consulting.[1][3][4][5][6]
Overview
IMS Group was established in 1993 by entrepreneur Deepak Malhotra. He rose from petty trades to entrepreneurship in the late 1970s.[1] It has been the official distributor of Samsung mobile phones in Nepal since 2001. The network spans over 37 regional distributors and 1,300 retail outlets across 72 districts of Nepal.[2][7]
Ventures
The group also has operations in other sectors, ranging from real estate, business consulting, consumer goods, and automobiles to telecommunications.[1][8][9] IMS Group has over 20 companies under its banner. This includes these services it provides through IMS, IMS SMart, IMS Connect, IMS Care, IMS Telecom, Cellcom, DJI Drones,[10] IMS Motors, Rasuwa KD Joint Venture, Silver Valley Developers, Grande International Hospital, Synergy Corporation, The Leaf Resort, Hotel Shahenshah, Le Temor Spa & Resort, Times Energy, Shree Mount Rasuwa Upper Mailung Hydro Power, Kathmandu World School, Crane, Dr. Brown's, Himalaya Baby Care, BB Luv, IMS Little Smiles, SpaceTime Network, IMS Cement, IMS Consultancy, Civil Bank, Nepal Infrastructure Bank, Citizens Life Insurance, Reliance Insurance, IMS Agro & DM Foundation.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c d "The Rise, Fall and Rise of Malhotra". Newbusinessage.com. 19 July 2013. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
- ^ a b "Official Samsung Stores in Nepal". gadgetbytenepal.com. 11 August 2015. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
- ^ "IMS Motors bags SsangYong dealership". thehimalayantimes.com. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
- ^ "IMS partners with SSANGYONG Motor". autolife.com.np. 11 May 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
- ^ "IMS named distributor for SsangyongMotors". Kathmandupost. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
- ^ "AFTER BUSINESS HOURS WITH THE BLAZING YOUNG GUNS". tnm.com.np. 8 February 2014. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
- ^ "AA Grand Entry in Nepal". fridayweekly.com.np. 7 December 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-07.
- ^ "Electronics Retailing in Nepal". CatchyRoad. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
- ^ "IMS deals with Jewelry". Kathmandupost.com. 25 April 2012. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
- ^ "IMS Group is now an official distributor of DJI drones in Nepal". E-Nepsters. 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2020-05-08.