Our founder · 1941–2020
The Man Behind the Legacy
Shree Shahbuddin Kader Patel, fondly known as S.K. Patel, was not only the founder of S.K. PATEL & CO., but also a pioneer, mentor, and pillar of Maharashtra’s poultry industry...
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Honesty in every rate. Fairness in every trade.
A Visionary Ahead of His Time
In an era when chicken was sold per unit, Shahbuddin Kader Patel saw the need for fairness and transparency. In 1980, he introduced weight-based selling of poultry — a move that revolutionized the local market and set a new ethical standard. This innovation earned him great respect, not only among customers but across the entire poultry community.
A Mentor to Many
Shahbuddin Kader Patel never saw others as competitors — he saw them as people to uplift. Whether it was newcomers to the vendor or struggling farmers, he offered his time, knowledge, and support freely. Many of today’s successful poultry vendors and businesspeople proudly say they were once guided or helped by him.
A Heart Full of Generosity
Beyond business, he believed in quiet charity. He gave without ever seeking recognition and left a lasting impression on everyone.
A Family Man and Community Leader
At home, he was a man of principles — loving, grounded, and wise. In his community, he was trusted not just for his success but for his values. Even after his passing, his name continues to inspire respect, gratitude, and admiration.
His Legacy Lives On
The foundation of S.K. PATEL & CO. is built not just on poultry, but on the values he lived by: honesty, fairness, service, and humanity. His son, Mr. Nasir Patel, and grandson, Mr. Khalid Patel, proudly carry forward his vision, ensuring that his legacy continues to grow with the same soul he built it with.
“Shree Shahbuddin Kader Patel will always be remembered not only as a successful businessman, but as a great human being whose life was a blessing to many.”
“श्री शाहबुद्दीन कादर पटेल को हमेशा एक सफल व्यवसायी ही नहीं, बल्कि एक महान इंसान के रूप में याद किया जाएगा जिनका जीवन कई लोगों के लिए एक आशीर्वाद था।”
“श्री शाहबुद्दीन कादर पटेल यांना केवळ यशस्वी व्यावसायिक नव्हे, तर अनेकांसाठी वरदान ठरलेल्या माणसाच्या रूपात सदैव स्मरणात ठेवले जाईल.”