LINKING NAGARATHAR ENTREPRENEURS ACROSS THE GLOBE
The Nagarathar Business Association of Australia (NBAA) proudly connects with Nagarathar business associations around the world. By building global partnerships, we strengthen our shared heritage, exchange knowledge, and open doors to international opportunities for our members.
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Together, we continue to expand the Nagarathar legacy of enterprise, unity, and excellence across borders and generations.
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Upload the pre-recorded messages from prominent Nagarathar entrepreneurs including:
Chairman of Murugappa Groups
Mr. M. V. Subbiah Chettiar
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Former executive chairman of the Murugappa Group, recognized for his turnaround of EID Parry. He was awarded India's third-highest civilian honour, the Padma Bhushan, in 2012.
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Mr. M.M. Murugappan Chettiar
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He holds the position of Chairman for the group, which has various companies under its umbrella, such as Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd.
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Chairman of Valliappa Groups
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Southern Petrochemical Industries Limited (SPIC)
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Mr. A. C. Muthiah Chettiar
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CEO of Chettinad cements
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Mr. MAMR Muthiah alias S Ayyapan Chettiar
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Kovilur Swamigal
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AVM Group
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Mr. A. V. Meiyappan Chettiar
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A pioneer in the Tamil film industry, he founded AVM Productions, one of the oldest and most successful film production companies in India. His legacy continues through his descendants in the entertainment industry.
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Alagappa University, Karaikudi
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Dr.RM.Alagappa Chettiar (late)
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Dr. Ramanathan Vairavan grandson of Dr.RM.Alagappa Chettiar
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Dr. Ramanathan Vairavan, an entrepreneur and educationalist is the grandson of the late Philanthropist Dr. RM. Alagappa Chettiar. With more than 40 years’ experience in the health care industry, his experience working in executive management for the multinational German company Hoechst AG in the US, Germany & Singapore provided him a wealth of experience in various facets of the industry. This led him to be a co-founder of a biotechnology company based in Carlsbad, CA, that used novel biofilm chip technology to perform disease signatures through genomic and proteomic profiling with tests in genetic disorders, and oncology. Initially planned for an IPO the attractive technology garnered significant interests from healthcare firms and was sold. His focus now is with DiaCarta, a molecular diagnostics company that has developed a revolutionary approach to transform care for patients undergoing chemo and radiation therapy by providing effective precision diagnostics, mitigate adverse events and enhance patient care.
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As the Chairman/ Secretary of the Dr. Alagappa Chettiar Educational Trust in Karaikudi and the Asoka Charitable Trust in Chennai, he manages over 8000 students in primary, secondary, and collegiate education. He has been actively involved in enhancing the quality of education and the infrastructure of the schools, both in Chennai and Karaikudi.
And other notable figures to the website
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