Thaya Nalliah, the driving force behind Top 50 Indie NTS Group, says he is leading the business into a new chapter of growth.
“This is an exciting time for us. We’ve just moved into our new head office, which I am very proud of, and we are launching a new business called MiWayz in Sri Lanka,” he says.
The new headquarters, located in Worcester Park, Surrey, is a modern space transformed from a former NatWest building. It boldly showcases the group’s signature blue and orange colour scheme.
Alongside his expanding forecourt estate, which now comprises 26 forecourts and one standalone convenience store, Thaya is preparing to launch a major new venture: MiWayz. This is a ride-hailing and food-delivery app, bringing both services together in one seamless experience. Designed to improve affordability for customers and increase earnings for drivers, MiWayz will operate on reduced commission rates and will feature both a referral as well as a loyalty programme. The service is scheduled to launch in Sri Lanka later this year, with plans for a UK rollout in the third quarter of 2026.
While developing MiWayz, Thaya continues to strengthen NTS Group’s operational side. The company recently acquired a former petrol station in Glastonbury and is seeking planning permission to reinstate it as a forecourt. As part of the redevelopment, two EV chargers are planned for the site, advancing the group’s steady move into EV infrastructure. However, due to low usage of the group’s existing charger at Farnborough, Thaya expects initial uptake to be gradual.
Meanwhile, Thaya continues to invest in new valeting equipment to improve the customer experience at his sites, although progress can sometimes be delayed by slow planning processes. At Mill Service Station in Stourbridge, for example, it took two years to secure approval for new jet washes.
Most NTS Group sites currently operate under the Londis fascia, while four forecourts now run under the Nisa brand, broadening the group’s retail mix.
Commercial pressures continue to shape the company’s strategy, particularly regarding fuel pricing. “We price our fuel according to local competition, which means it could be the same price locally if there’s not much competition, or it could be 1ppl or 2ppl cheaper if there is more competition. We also ensure we run as many promotions in the shop as possible to provide value to customers,” Thaya explains.
Looking ahead, Thaya is focused on growth and exploring opportunities for new sites across the UK. “We currently have forecourts across the South of the country, but I would like to branch out into Scotland,” he says.
