Imperial Limited (Pakistan)

The Colony Group is one of Pakistan’s oldest and most revered business groups. With a vision that transcends geographical as well as corporate boundaries, the Group is driven by its deep-rooted values of integrity, commitment and passion to excel. Since its inception in 1946, the Group has displayed a vibrant and credible manufacturing portfolio, and profitability track record. The Group has established different companies with diversified activities spanning to various sectors like Textiles, Sugar, and Distillery etc.
The formation of the Group lies in the division of Muhammad Ismail Maula Baksh Group(MIMB), one of the largest groups of Pakistan, into two-companies- The Colony Group and The Sunshine Group. The MIMB group set up its first factory in 1889 and first flour mill in 1908. In 1946, Colony Group was established as an entity in itself when Colony Mills Limited (formerly Colony Textile Mills Limited) started manufacturing. The Group is considered to be a pioneer in textile industry in Pakistan. Colony Mills Limited also has the distinction of being one of the very first companies to be listed on Karachi Stock Exchange when KSE started its operations in 1948.

The Group has strengthened its foothold in the textile industry by delivering par excellence performances year after year. It has not only grown into a huge, respected conglomerate but has also created value for its multiple stakeholders. With the advent of globalization, the Group entered into numerous new sectors and proven its potential to secure a leading and credible name in the industry.