1931
- 1931
- Founded by Mr.D. James Silva
- The foundation was laid in 1931 by Mr. D. James Silva by establishing a retail boutique to provide essential daily needs to people in the locality. This business then gradually turned into the trading of hardware, and then, with the aim of diversifying, the business entered into the area of plantations.
- 1960
- Initiated sales of fertilizer and hardware items, while bicycles and radios
were offered on an easy payment basis.
- 1977
- Start of importing motorcycles.
- In an effort to secure the company's expansion and survival, Mr. James' son, Mr. D. Chandradasa, began importing motorcycles from Japan for the purpose of trading them to customers.
- 1980
- D.J. Trading Co (Pvt) Ltd Started
- Established D.J. Trading Co. (Pvt) Ltd.—the first company in the group— specializing in the sale of imported motorbikes on easy payment terms.
- 1995
- D.J. Trust & Investment Co (Pvt) Ltd., Started
- This is the second company in the group that mainly focuses on importing brand new motorcycles from Japan/India and sells on hire-purchase terms.
- Present
- Expansion of the Company
- With the addition of D.J. Plantation Co., D.J. Auto Company Co., and D.J. Auto World Co., D.J. Group has grown rapidly, now supporting a dedicated team of 265. Based in Batapola, we are a trusted pillar of the community, committed to standing by our customers even through critical events like the Easter attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, D.J. Group proudly ranks among the leading companies in the Southern Province.
2024