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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Textiles, Retail |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Founder | A. Kulandaivel Mudaliar |
| Headquarters | Tiruppur , India |
Key people | T. K. Chandiran, K. Sivalingam, K. Manickam, P. K. Arumugam, K. Nandhagopal, K. Vinayagam, K. Paramasivam |
| Products | Textiles, ready‑made garments, silk sarees, jewellery, FMCG, software, construction, education, healthcare |
Number of employees | ~50,000[1] |
| Parent | SCM Group |
| Website | thechennaisilks.com |
The Chennai Silks is a privately held Indian company headquartered in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. It operates in sectors including textiles, jewellery, renewable energy, construction, FMCG, software, education, and healthcare. The company manages more than 50 retail outlets across South India.[1]
History
editThe company was founded in 1962 by A. Kulandaivel Mudaliar as a khadi retail outlet near Avinashi. It entered the textile sector in 1991 under the name "Kumaran Silks" in Tiruppur and was rebranded as "The Chennai Silks" in 2001.[2]
Operations
editRetail Division
editThe Chennai Silks operates showrooms in cities such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Trichy, Madurai, and Hyderabad. The Hosur showroom spans approximately 50,000 square feet and holds certifications including the Silk Mark and Handloom Mark.[1]
Manufacturing and Exports
editThe group operates SCM Textile Spinners with over 80,000 spindles in Coimbatore and SCM Garments, which exports knitted garments to markets in the United States and Europe.[2]
Jewellery Division
editThe company’s jewellery arm, Sree Kumaran Thangamaligai, was one of the early jewellery retailers in Tamil Nadu to receive BIS certification and currently operates over 30 showrooms.[2]
Subsidiaries and Key Ventures
edit- SCM Garments – Exporter of knitted garments.[2]
- SCM Textile Processing Mills – Processes fabrics using Oeko-Tex certified methods.
- SCM Textile Spinners – Spinning mill established in 2003.[2]
- KKV Agro Powers Ltd – Renewable energy firm with revenues increasing from ₹9 crore to ₹393 crore in FY 2019–20.[3]
- SCM Energy Division – Operates approximately 65 MW of renewable power capacity.
- Teemage Precast – ISO-certified precast construction firm established in 2011.
- Aathava Garments – ISO and Oeko-Tex certified woven garment manufacturer.
- KTM Jewellery Ltd – Gold jewellery manufacturer with its own refining facilities.
Showrooms
editThe Chennai Silks operates retail showrooms across various cities in South India, offering silk sarees, textiles, and ready-made garments.
Major Locations
edit- Coimbatore – The flagship showroom is located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
- Chennai – A major urban showroom catering to a broad customer base.
- Tirunelveli – One of the early showrooms serving the southern region of Tamil Nadu.
Philanthropy
editThe Chennai Silks group is associated with several social and charitable initiatives, including:
- Sri Nachammal Vidyavani School in Tiruppur.
- AKVN Charity Hospitals, including a 200-bed COVID-19 treatment facility.
- TKC Academy, which offers skill development training for women and youth.
- Gajaananda Trust, which provides free matrimonial assistance services.
Guinness World Record
editIn 2007, The Chennai Silks created a silk saree titled Vivaah Pattu, which was recognized by Guinness World Records as the most expensive silk saree, valued at ₹39.3 lakh (approximately US$100,021). The saree depicted 11 artworks by Raja Ravi Varma and took over 4,760 man-hours to complete.[4][5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "The timeless promise of The Chennai Silks: Honouring traditions…". The Times of India. 24 July 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "The Chennai Silks: Spinning a success story". Moneycontrol. n.d. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "KKV Agro Powers Ltd Annual Sales". GoodReturns. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Most expensive sari". Guinness World Records. 2008. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Chennai Silks weaves Rs.40 lakh sari, enters Guinness World Records". India Today. 16 October 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
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