Name
Rupali Group
Founder Name
Nooruddin Feerasta
Profession
Entrepreneur, Technology Executive
About
Ghandhara Automobiles Limited is a well-established automobile company in Pakistan, based in Karachi. It was originally known as Ghandhara Nissan and was incorporated in 1981. The company started with the distribution of completely built-up (CBU) Nissan vehicles in the country. In 1992, it became a publicly listed company on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Over the years, the company developed strong partnerships in the global auto industry, including technical assistance agreements with Nissan Motors and joint ventures with Nissan Diesel. Ghandhara Automobiles has its own vehicle manufacturing and assembly plant located at Port Qasim, Karachi, with a production capacity of 6,000 vehicles per year.
Core Business Areas
- Vehicle Assembly: Progressive assembly of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty vehicles.
- Automobile Distribution: Import and sales of Nissan vehicles and other international brands.
- Manufacturing Partnerships: Collaborations with international car brands for local production in Pakistan.
Leadership & Achievements
- Partnered with Nissan Motors and Nissan Diesel for local vehicle assembly.
- Became a part of Bibojee Group, a major business group in Pakistan.
- In 2016, collaborated with Renault to assemble cars in Pakistan, though the project was later shelved.
- In 2018, signed a manufacturing and licensing agreement with Nissan for Datsun models, which was later suspended.
- In 2021, announced plans to manufacture Chery vehicles in Pakistan.
- In April 2023, changed its name from Ghandhara Nissan to Ghandhara Automobiles Limited to reflect a broader vision.
Mudassir often says his dream is to create an ecosystem where local talent builds solutions for local problems. Careem is already moving beyond ride hailing, aiming to become an all in one app for mobility, food, payments, and more.
His legacy lies in showing that entrepreneurs from Pakistan and the region can build global scale companies.
Awards
Best International Women Leadership Award (2015)
Recognized by Women in Management, Sri Lanka.
Corporate Excellence
Listed among Pakistan’s most recognized corporate personalities.
Industry Leadership
Vice President of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2018).
First female Chairperson of Unilever Sri Lanka.
