Kerala, India · Managing Partner

Adhinan
Salam

Entrepreneur · Managing Partner · Investor
Retail · Hospitality · Lifestyle Sectors

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Adhinan Salam
61+
Years Experience
About

Building Scalable
Ventures Across
Industries

Adhinan Salam, an MBA postgraduate in Human Resources, is a Kerala-based entrepreneur with diversified business interests spanning retail, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors.

He is the proprietor of Capital Ventures and Azaa Ventures and a partner in Yfoods Global LLP. Additionally, he serves as a Managing Partner of Mark Group, a diversified business group with over six decades of legacy.

6+
Business Ventures
Since 1965
Experience
3+
Industries
International
Expansion Vision
Background

Educational
Journey

Schooling

  • Infant Jesus Anglo Indian School
  • The Choice School, Kochi
  • Peevees Public School, Nilambur

B.Com

2004 – 2007

Jain University, Bangalore

MBA – HR Management

2009 – 2011

Jain University, Bangalore

Portfolio

Business
Ventures

A curated portfolio of franchise brands and homegrown businesses across retail, F&B, and lifestyle.

Zudio
01
Capital Ventures
  • Zudio – Edapally, Kochi (2024)
  • Zudio – Changaramkulam (2023)
FirstCry
02
Azaa Ventures
  • FirstCry – Madannada, Kollam (2019)
YD Cafe
03
Yfoods Global LLP
  • YD Cafe – Sattva Knowledge City
Toni & Guy
04
Lifestyle Ventures
  • Toni & Guy – Kollam
  • Toni & Guy – Trivandrum
Jockey Brand
05
Fashion Ventures
  • Jockey – Kochi (2025)
  • Jockey – Trivandrum (2025)
Legacy

Mark
Group

A diversified business group with over 60 years of legacy spanning manufacturing, energy, exports, trading, education, and healthcare across India.

Associated Cashews

Associated Polymers

Mark PVC Pipes

Mark Fuels (Jio-BP)

Educational Institutions

Exporting House

Trading Businesses

Healthcare Services

Recognition

Track Record of
Excellence

A proven record of launching scalable ventures, forging strong brand partnerships, and driving sustained growth across multiple industries.

Retail Expansion

Successfully launched and scaled multiple franchise outlets across Kerala, building strong regional presence.

Brand Partnerships

Collaborated with nationally recognized brands to build high-performing, consumer-driven ventures.

Business Growth

Driving expansion into the restaurant sector with a bold vision for Pan-India nationwide growth.

Contributing to the strategic leadership and long-term growth of the diversified Mark Group, building a strong presence across industries.

Connect

Get In Touch

For business collaborations, partnerships, or investment opportunities, feel free to connect.

Kollam, Kerala, India
+91 96455 11111 adnan@mark-group.org

Let's Build
Something Great

Open to collaborations, business expansions, and strategic partnerships across industries.

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