Page 95 - The Indian Optician Digital Edition July-August 2021

CHANDRASHEKHAR MANAY
WITH WIFE MALATHI
TIO: At that time, the industry was still at a
nascent stage. What kind of challenges did you
face and how did you overcome them?
CM: In 1958, I joined my father-in-law S.R.
Gopal Rao in the business which was already
established and flourishing. My advent into
the business brought about enhancement in
both technical and sales value additions. The
showroom was renovated during the mid-70’s to
keep pace with the trends of that period. In 1975,
I was amongst the first opticians to qualify as a
Contact Lens Practitioner.
TIO: We are happy to note that even though
you are 90+, you still work every day when so
many of your peers have already retired. What
motivates you to do so?
CM: Well, I am passionate about the business
and often came up with innovative ideas for
restoring and enhancing the vision of my
patients. Being able to provide better vision to
my customers gives me immense satisfaction.
The legacy and the amazing history of our firm
inspires me to continue and I feel energised and
happy when I work.
CHANDRASHEKHAR MANAY
TH
ON HIS 90 BIRTHDAY
TIO: You have worked hard to give this
wonderful legacy to your children/grandchildren.
What advice would you like to give them?
CM: Well, our predecessors were truly
principled and have taught us many important
values. They insisted that we should always
adhere to the following ideologies in business:
 Honesty is the best policy
 Personalised service
 Ethical practice
 Customer satisfaction (the main priority) and
 Finally, after sales service.
Having personally benefitted from these
important principles, I also inspire my son
Hemanth and granddaughters to follow and
uphold the high standards of our legacy and
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