Ramamurthy Thyagarajan
| R. Thyagarajan | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 4, 1937 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Indian Statistical Institute |
| Occupation | Founder of Shriram Group |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan |
R. Thyagarajan is an industrialist and founder of Chennai-based Shriram Group, a financial services conglomerate. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, in 2013 in the field of trade and industry.[1]
Career
He holds a Master's degree in Mathematics and Master's degree in Mathematical Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute. In 1961, he started his career as a Trainee Officer with New India Assurance Co. Limited, a general insurance company.[2] In 1974, he set up Shriram Chits to start commercial financing business along with his friends. Later the business evolved into a ₹60,000 crore entity. He serves as the Chairman at LifeCell International Pvt. Ltd. and served as its Vice Chairman. He also serves as Director of TVS Capital Funds Limited. He was a guest faculty for the Asian Institute of Insurance, Philippines, and Insurance Institutes in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.[3]
References
- ↑ "Doing business is painful". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ↑ "Create a firm that creates wealth for society". Livemint. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ↑ "Biodata of R. Thyagarajan". Business Week. Retrieved 22 January 2014.