The "Kanwal" Story
Mr. Khamu Mal started the business from a small village of Sindh, named Thano Bola Khan. He was selling best quality grains in his town. His honesty and quality grains were appreciated by his customers. Soon his son, Mr. Veero Mal, joined him and slowly they started supplying grains to the neighboring towns and villages.
In the late 1960’s business was spreading in the nearby towns, villages and cities. Their commitment to best quality in right time with professional services was highly appreciated by wholesale business dealers in the cities. The clientele started increasing quickly because of the trust. In the 1970’s Mr. Veeru Mal wanted to bring the business from word of mouth to a corporation and started his first trading office in the city of Hyderabad named ‘Jhoole Lal Corporation’.
In the1980’s, ‘Jhoole Lal’ Corporation was converted to the name of Mr. Veero Mal’s third son Ramesh Kumar as R.K. Commission Shop (Presently Active in the same location). Mr. Mal wanted his eldest son Mr. Gopal Khamuani to be involved in the business and look after this new trade office in the city of Hyderabad. Mr. Gopal Khamuani has the same true determination and committed in the business as his father. Mr. Mal died in the year 1992 and Mr. Gopal Khamuani demanded his younger brothers Mr. Devedas Khamuani and Mr. Ramesh Kumar Khamuani to join him and continue the legacy of business. After training his brothers and handing over the trading office to them; Mr. Gopal Khamuani left the trading office in 1998 to start exporting business in the city of Karachi.
In the year 2000, Mr. Gopal Khamuani founded Kanwal Trading on his eldest daughter’s name. Kanwal is a “Lotus Flower” which also represent in the company’s logo. In a very short time ‘Kanwal’ become a trusted and quality supplier name in the industry.
In the year 2004, ‘Kanwal’ inaugurated their first Procurement and Processing Unit of Pulses Cleaning and Splitting for Export purpose followed by Cleaning Units for Spices, Yellow Maize and Beans. In the year 2008, Sesame Seeds Cleaning, Sortex and Hulling Units were set up followed by Rice Silky and Sortex Units.
In the year 2005, business demanded diversification not only into different products but also different industry so Mr. Gopal Khamuani introduce his fourth brother Mr. Chander Pal Khamuani with Property and Real Estate sector and make him establish the entity in the same office premises.
Mr. Om Parkash Khamuani youngest brother of Mr. Gopal Khamuani joined the family business in the year 2009 after his graduation.
In the year 2012, the family business opened their first overseas branch office in Singapore ‘Kanwal Agro Commodities Pte Ltd’ for international trade and agent business.
In the year 2014, Kanwal Trading Company converted from Sole Proprietorship to Private Limited business firm.
After graduating in 2016, the business called upon its third generation to step in. Mr. Rakesh Pal Khamuani and Mr. Mukesh Pal Khamuani joined the family business and were officially appointed to carry forward the same vision and mission their grandfather had established decades ago.
In the year 2017, ‘V M Builders & Developers’ was introduced under the name of Mr. Veeru Mal as a partnership firm between Mr. Devedas Khamauni and Mr. Chander Pal Khamauni for the construction and development business. Mr. Gopal Khamuani always had a vision of developing a community-based Housing Scheme currently named and working as ‘Mother Village Housing Scheme.’
In 2022, to meet the growing demand for grains, rice, pulses, and spices the company opened its second branch office in the United Kingdom under the name Kanwal Trading (UK) Limited. Mr. Rakesh Pal Khamuani was appointed as Senior Representative for managing and expanding the branch office.
The legendary tale is long, but it’s the true reflection of the old-styled and value-oriented business. The family business has a formula of Best Quality, Right Time and Professional Services.
Chairman & CEO Message
Mr. Gopal Khamuani
A very warm welcome to Kanwal Trading.
My journey in agribusiness began in 1990 while working alongside my father, Mr. Veeru Mal, where I learned the enduring values of integrity, quality, and commitment. In 1998, the export business was initiated with the vision of representing Pakistan’s agricultural products in international markets. Building on this experience, Kanwal Trading was formally founded in 2000 as a professionally managed agribusiness enterprise. With over 35 years of experience in Pakistan’s business sector, Kanwal Trading has grown into a trusted and reputable name in both domestic and international markets.
Over the years, Kanwal Trading has achieved several important milestones, from establishing advanced processing facilities that transitioned the business from conventional trading to value-added agribusiness, to expanding internationally with offices in Singapore and the United Kingdom. The company’s journey is built on decades of hard work, trust, and family values, and today, with the next generation joining the business, Kanwal Trading continues to pursue excellence, sustainability, and innovation while honoring the legacy of their forefathers.
With a global outlook, Kanwal Trading has expanded into international markets and actively engaged with private and government authorities. Its reputation is built on long-term partnerships and delivering on promises, exemplified by contributions to initiatives such as the zero-trade duty framework for sesame seeds between Pakistan and China demonstrating a strong commitment to promoting Pakistan’s agribusiness on the global stage.
At Kanwal Trading, we believe in giving back to society. We are committed to corporate social responsibility, dedicating 10% of company’s profits to initiatives that uplift communities and create sustainable impact. Beyond business, I am personally guided by spiritual principles and the teachings of Guru Nanak, which inspire our approach to ethical leadership, service, and compassion in every decision we make.
The Company remain committed to innovation, sustainability, and the highest global standards while honoring its local roots. Success is measured not only by growth but by the positive impact we create for our communities and the society at large. Looking ahead, the focus continues to be on stable and sustainable growth, global expansion, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. I sincerely thank our customers, partners, and team members for their continued trust and support.
