Exclusive Interview with Ajil Muhammed, CEO of HiLITE Group | Dhanam Business Cafe
In this exclusive episode of Dhanam Business Cafe, with Ajil Muhammed, the dynamic CEO of HiLITE Group, one of Kerala’s leading business conglomerates. From humble beginnings in a one-room office to becoming a powerhouse employing 10,000+ people, this is the story of how HiLITE Group is transforming the real estate sector in Kerala.
📌 Highlights of the Interview:
• HiLITE’s journey – From a 50 sq ft office to 10,000+ employees
• Focus Mall, Calicut – Kerala’s first-ever shopping mall
• Malls in operation & upcoming:
HiLITE Mall, Thrissur
HiLITE Market City, Perinthalmanna
Upcoming: Kochi (HiLITE Boulevard), Chemmad, Nilambur, Mannarkad, Kunnamkulam, Thamarassery
• Ajil Muhammed’s entry into the business founded by his father P. Sulaiman
• Other ventures:
• Palaxi Cinemas – Expansion plans
• Hug A Mug Café – Expansion plans
• Inside HiLITE City:
Olympus Residential Project
HiLITE Business Park
HiLITE Mall, Calicut
The White School International
Elanine Women’s Hospital
• Future projects & upcoming developments
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
1:24 – The beginnings and growth of HiLITE Group
3:21 – Kerala’s first mall and HiLITE’s expanding mall network
4:51 – Ajil’s entry into HiLITE Group
8:42 – HiLITE Group’s diverse business verticals
10:13 – HiLITE Boulevard: The upcoming retail project in Kochi
11:12 – The state of Kerala’s real estate sector
13:18 – HiLITE Olympus residential project
17:12 – HiLITE City: Kerala’s largest mixed-use township
19:54 – Creating 50,000 direct jobs in the next 5 years
21:02 – Managing and scaling a family-run business
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