[5] In 1987, he joined Transelektra Domestic Products Limited (owned by Mr. Mohan, who created brands Good Knight and HIT).
Within a year he sold a 51% stake in Godrej Hicare Limited to the Sara Lee Corporation,[6] USA, valuing the company at Rs.
[citation needed] Over a period of 3 years from 2010 to 2013, he also spearheaded Godrej Group's inorganic growth around the globe through merger & acquisition.
The company has set up two offices (Bangalore and Mumbai) and developed and launched the chocolate brand, LuvIt, in the southern states of India.
[18] In January 2014, Mahendran partnered with IVF (India Value Fund) to acquire a 100% stake in ISS Hicare, a [est management firm, for Rs.