'We are currently in negotiation with many global brands'

RP Group Chairman and Managing Director Rupesh Pandey talks about raising brand consciousness among Nepali consumers.

Starting from Jay Ambe Saree Showroom at Indrachowk in 2011, the RP Group is now the authorised supplier of 23 international brands of clothing, footwear and accessories like Da Milano Italia, Rosso Brunello, W Aurelia, Indian Terrain and Louise Philippe, among others. The group also has interests in electronics and food items. In an email interview with the Post, RP Group Chairman and Managing Director Rupesh Pandey talked about raising brand consciousness among Nepali consumers. Pandey plans to introduce other international brands in the near future, and predicts that demand for global products will increase immensely. Excerpts: