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From a family shop on Hangard Street to a Quincy Street landmark for imports, wholesale and retail.
Who we are
A family business woven into Victoria’s history
Chez Deenu Pty Ltd is a Seychelles company engaged in import, wholesale and retail trading, based on Quincy Street in Victoria, Mahé. We import and distribute food, beverage, household and personal-care brands to the local trade, run our own supermarket, and manage residential and commercial property.
Our family’s trading roots in Seychelles stretch back well over a century – the company describes its presence as spanning some 150 years. Today we remain committed to the values our founder lived by: quality, fairness and keeping our word.
Milestones
Our journey
1940s
Kalaiperumal Pillay operates a family shop on Hangard Street in Victoria.
1955
His son, K.D. (Deenadayalu) Pillay, arrives in Seychelles aged 17 and gains experience in Victoria’s shops before running the family shop.
1964
Mr Deenu takes over the RSK Pillay shop on Quincy Street, near Victoria’s main market.
1965
The Quincy Street shop is renamed “Chez Deenu”, employing around 20 staff.
1970s – 1980s
The business expands its import, wholesale and retail activities and joins the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
1990s
The group enters real estate and property development, including the Deevas Complex on Market Street.
Today
Chez Deenu Pty Ltd continues as a family business, importing and distributing 23+ brands and serving shoppers, traders and tenants across Mahé. [current management / recent milestones to confirm]
Chez Deenu today
Warehouse, fleet and store
Client photo needed: portrait / tribute image of Mr K.D. Pillay (with family permission)
Our founder
Remembering Mr Deenu
K.D. Pillay (1938–2014), known across Seychelles simply as “Mr Deenu”, was a respected entrepreneur and philanthropist. Beyond business he served on the Victoria District Council, played a key role in building the first Hindu temple in Seychelles, was Honorary Consul of Nigeria and chaired the Diabetic Society of Seychelles.
His warmth, humour and integrity remain at the heart of how we serve our customers today.
Source: Seychelles News Agency, July 2014.
Our values
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Integrity
We keep our word with every customer and partner.
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Quality
Carefully sourced brands for homes and businesses.
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Community
Proudly Seychellois, invested in our islands.
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Partnership
Long-term relationships with suppliers worldwide.
Work with Chez Deenu
Retailers, hotels, suppliers and tenants – we’d love to hear from you.