Durian Industries
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Retail |
Founded | 1981 |
Founder | L.N. Dokania |
Area served | India |
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Owner | Sajjan Dokania |
Number of employees | 1500+ (2023) |
Website | www |
Durian is an Indian furniture store chain that manufactures ply, laminates, veneers to sofas, chairs, beds, tables and residential interiors. It is headquartered in Mumbai, India.[1]
History[edit]
During the British Raj, L.N. Dokania under the employment of the Birla family, pioneered the plywood industry in India, started furniture business. In 1981, Sajjan Dokania expanded the business by establishing Durian and in 1985, launched its first plywood division. In 1988, a timber-peeling plant was installed at Wada in Maharashtra.[2]
As of 2022, Durian was delivering to over seven thousand Postal Index Numbers in India.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Premium home and office furniture brand Durian opens 18 new stores in 2022". The Times of India. 24 December 2022.
- ^ "India's leading home furnishing brand Durian Furniture is back in Hyderabad with their second store at Sarath City Capital Mall - ET Retail". ETRetail.com.
Categories:
- Companies established in 1981
- Furniture companies of India
- Indian companies established in 1981
- Companies based in Maharashtra
- Companies based in Mumbai
- Manufacturing companies established in 1981
- Manufacturing companies based in Mumbai
- Retail companies of India
- Furniture retailers of India
- 1981 establishments in Maharashtra