FACT FILE
| Name | Ketan Gunvantrai Mehta |
| Age | 53 |
| Company Name | Chandan Agencies |
| City/Region of Operation | Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Navi-Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Years in the Distribution Business | 30 years |
| Key Product Categories You Handle | Snacks, Beverages, Dairy, Frozen Foods, Staples, Organic, Culinary Sauces, Commodities, Spices, RTE |
| Brands You Work with | Cornitos, Chitale Bandhu, MasterChow, Surabhi, Majithia, Double Horse |
| Coverage Reach | 150 Distributors |
| Types of Retailers You Supply to | Distributors, listed with all Modern Trade, E-Commerce, Q-Commerce, HoReCa, Institutional Buyers with several other regional chains |
| No. of Team Members/Employees | 70+ Members |
| Average Daily or Weekly Dispatch Volume | 1000 cartons approx. & 6-8 vehicles daily |
| Modes of Operation | Orders taken via app, phone calls, on-ground sales reps, online portal, emails |
| Technology Usage in Operations, if any | Cloud based billing software along with inventory management system, WhatsApp ordering system, GPS enabled dispatch tracking system. |
| Typical Order Turnaround Time | 24-48 hours |
| Most Active Sales Channels | All Channels |
| Future Plans or Expansion Goals | Build more business relationships for strengthened connectivity & willingness to associate with new brands with focus & vision |
Based in Mira-Bhayander, Chandan Agencies has steadily evolved from a local distribution outfit into a recognized Super Stockist and CNF agent for multiple leading food brands. What began as a personal interest for Ketan Gunvantrai Mehta has grown into a professionally run distribution business built on trust, adaptability, and a strong commitment to service.
Over the past decade, Chandan Agencies has successfully navigated a rapidly changing food distribution landscape—marked by digitization, the rise of online ordering, faster last-mile delivery expectations, and intense competition within categories. By staying agile, understanding retailer needs, and maintaining consistent service quality, the company has deepened its market reach and strengthened its retail network.
The company’s brand onboarding philosophy focuses on clarity of vision, marketing support, demand potential, and alignment with shared growth values. Margins are evaluated, but the real emphasis lies in long-term collaboration and contributing to the broader community.
Retailer relationships are built on open communication, personal rapport, and delivery reliability—all of which remain central to Chandan Agencies’ operating model.
Despite rising operational costs and unchanged margins—a common challenge for many in the trade—Chandan Agencies continues to stay the course. The company is cautiously modernizing and adopting digital tools, while ensuring its core strengths are preserved.
As Ketan Mehta puts it, “Distributors are not just delivery partners. We’re market builders, relationship managers, and brand promoters. We create visibility, build trust, and drive availability at the ground level.”
