An Investment Opportunity
Introduction
Overseas Keralites Investment and Holding Ltd (“OKIH”) is a 100% Government entity with Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala as its Chairman and formed as per the recommendation of the Loka Kerala Sabha. Our vision is 'Global thought for local growth' by enabling every investor, primarily NRI, to contribute for our states growth by bringing best partners with cutting edge technologies. This will also open for them investment avenues with reasonable and assured returns and thereby create wealth for hardworking NRIs and others.
OKIH will focus on viable projects in strategically important verticals that can create value, impact and positive change for communities and will manage them through transparent and accountable system where governance is paramount.
The first initiative of OKIH, RestStop embodies its objectives to provide for both sides of Kerala’s- the society and investors.
Proposal
As we are aiming to make first RestStop at Thalappadi, Kasaragod District operational
within
next few months, we would like to invite you to benefit from this concept as a
franchisee.
Investors who have or can acquire suitable plots along any highway / important road in
Kerala with adequate traffic can benefit from the expansion of RestStop network by
developing, operating one node. Franchisee will benefit from the following, all for a
nominal
fee based on turnover and gross income of each center.
- Centralised
promotion activities and other support from OKIH and Government to
make each center successful.
- Existing esteemed
business partners operating different units in RestStop can be
roped into your center too.
- License to use the
brands of OKIH.
- Obtaining fuel
station for your center.
- Unified design and
style, that will attract frequent travellers.
- Centralised
procurement support, benefiting from economy of scale.
- Selected agencies
to support design and construction of the center on negotiated
special rate.
- Training for your
staff and standard operation process and guidance from OKIH.
Trained key management team members from central pool.
- Guidance on
regulatory aspects including accounting and other allied requirements.
- Preparation of DPR
and seeking support from a panel of selected financial
institutions.
- Single window
clearance or fast track regulatory approvals aligned with to be
launched Sherpa portal and KSIDC, Local Bodies and other authorities.
Categories of RestStop
Based on local demand and plot availability, each investors can select one of the three
categories of RestStop for you.
| RestStop - Category |
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
| Plot Size (Acres) |
4 to 5 |
2 to 4 |
1 to 2 |
| Fuel Station Plot (Sq. Feet) |
43,500 |
30,000 |
20,000 |
| Projected Fuel Sales / Month
(Kilo Litre) |
400 - 500 |
200 - 300 |
100 - 150 |
| Retail Area (Sq.Ft) |
50,000 |
20,000 |
10,000 |
| Projected Foot Fall/Year
(Lakhs) |
7.5 |
5 |
3 |
| Projected Investment (₹
Crores)
Excluding Land Cost |
30 |
20 |
15 |
| Potential Borrowing from
Financial Institutions |
70% |
70% |
60% |
| Potential RoI |
12-14% |
12-14% |
10-12% |
| Maximum Number of Centers
planned in Kerala |
30 |
350 |
100 |
Next Step
Potential Investors may fill an online form available in www.okih.org to express their
initial
interest.
If you have a suitable plot or identified one with adequate road frontage, OKIH will make
an
initial study through different agencies to confirm suitability, for a nominal fee and
then can
hand hold and take your interest forward to a great success story.
RestStop Franchisee
