N. Ravichandran

N. Ravichandran
Born Tiruchirappalli, India
Residence Chennai, India
Nationality Indian
Alma mater Harvard University (M.B.A)
Occupation Business magnate, Entrepreneur, Investor, Philanthropist
Years active 1997–present
Known for Founder of TVH (True Value Homes) group
Title Chairman of TVH (True Value Homes) group of companies
Website www.tvh.in

N. Ravichandran is an Indian business magnate,[1]investor and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman[2] of TVH (True Value Homes)[3] group, an Indian conglomerate with presence in real estate,[4]energy and construction.

Early life and education

Ravichandran grew up in Trichy and later moved to Chennai. He is an Civil Engineer and he obtained his MBA from Harvard University in the United States.

Career

In 1997, Ravichandran founded True Value Homes (TVH). TVH has offices in Chennai, Trichy, Coimbatore[5] and Kochin. By 2013, TVH had developed six million sq.ft cumulatively in both commercial and residential space.[6]

Honors & Awards

  • Reality Plus – Luxuary project of the year 2012[7]
  • Reality Plus – Environmental friendly project of the year 2012[8]
  • Best affordable housing of the year 2012 & 2013 awarded by NDTV Profit
  • CNBC Real Estate Award for BEST 100% completed ultra luxury residential
  • Best concrete structure award for the year 2011 recognised by the Tamil Nadu Government

Philanthropy

  • Ravichandran, through TVH, helped organise Medical camps in economically backward villages, and day care facilities for the children. He also organized Creche's and schools at each site to educate the children of contract labourers
  • He proactively donates to Udavum Karangal, a charity for orphans and the destitute and to other such charities.
  • Under his stewardship, TVH has adopted more than 700 orphan children from the Indian Council of Child Welfare[9]
  • Ravichandran is also actively working to create awareness about the importance of educating the Girl child.

References

  1. ↑ "Ravi talks about future projects". Business Standard. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Ravichandran". Business Standard. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Contact | TVH". tvh.in. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Hindu interviews Ravi". The Hindu. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Indian express interview". Indian Express. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Ravi launches project at Adayar". The Hindu. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Superb Take-off". Realty Plus. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Real estate awards". The Hindu. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  9. ↑ "adoption". Business Standards. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
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