The fact that partnership in business and life helps to enhance human values and relationship is demonstrated by Jyoti Lodhia, Director of Sona Sansaar, Sakhi, Srini and a number of other companies.
There is a certain charm and elegance in the way in which she does business, understanding her customers, colleagues, her husband (Harish) and their two sons (Vishal and Viraj) and pursuing excellence. Tulja Centre (190 Stoddard Road) in Mt Roskill is a true example for high quality and value for money. While Sona Sansaar, with its showrooms at the Centre and in Papatoetoe is the flagship, Jyoti is passionate about ‘Sakhi,’ which she believes is the true companion of every woman looking for style and poise.
“Sakhi fulfils a pronounced need; it is for women who prefer exclusive designer outfits. This showroom caters to the varied tastes of women. There is something for everyone here. I hope it will grow to be one of a kind in New Zealand,” she said.
Jyoti inspires an inimitable spirit of confidence and friendship in people but believes in sailing on calm waters. It is however not always so.
She admitted that during the early years of her marriage to Harish (about 30 years ago) she found it difficult to follow her husband’s way of doing business, as she coped with their two growing sons.
“But as I began to understand and appreciate his business style and practice, I was able to contribute towards the achievement of our goals. Fortunately, now there are big boys including Harish and I am doing things that I enjoy, including active engagement in fashion business,” she said.
