Tamil Nadu, the second most industrialized state after Maharashtra, is famous for car manufacturing. And in terms of population, Tamil Nadu is the sixth in the country. In short, Tamil Nadu is a very important state in the country, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that we have a good number of very wealthy billionaires in this part of the country.
Tamil Nadu has Chennai as its capital as well as the most important industrial town. Besides Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, and Salem are other important cities.
We have also prepared lists of the richest people in the following cities of Tamil Nadu:
- List of Richest People in Chennai
- List of Richest People in Salem
- List of Richest People in Coimbatore
In this post, we will discuss the top 10 richest people from Tamil Nadu:
M. M. Murugappan & family
Chairman – Murugappa Group
Net Worth – $5.8 Billion (46000 Crore)
Industry – Diversified (Lending, Cycles, Sugar)
Radha Vembu
Chairman – Zoho
Net Worth – $3.8 Billion (30500 Crore)
Industry – Software & Services
Vembu Sekar
Chairman – Zoho
Net Worth – $2.8 Billion (22300 Crore)
Industry – Software & Services
Kalanithi Maran
Chairman – Sun TV Network
Net Worth – $2.6 Billion (21300 Crore)
Industry – Media
Prathap Reddy & family
Chairman – Apollo Hospitals Enterprise
Net Worth – $ 2.2 Billion (18700 Crore)
Industry – Healthcare
R.G. Chandramogan & Family
Chairman – Hatsun Agro Product
Net Worth – $ 2.2 Billion (18600 Crore)
Industry – FMCG
GSK Velu
Chairman – Trivitron Healthcare
Net Worth – $ 1.3 Billion (10300 Crore)
Industry – Healthcare
Sadayandi Moopanar & family
Chairman – Pothys
Net Worth – $ 1.2 Billion (9500 Crore)
Industry – Textiles, Apparel & Accessories
A Krishnamoorthy
Chairman – Amalgamations (TAFE, Simpson & Co.)
Net Worth – $ 1 Billion (7600 Crore)
Industry – Automobile & Auto Components
Sita Venkataramani
Chairman – Amalgamations (TAFE, Simpson & Co.)
Net Worth – $ 1 Billion (7600 Crore)
Industry – Automobile & Auto Components
MAMR Muthiah & family
Chairman – Chettinad Cement
Net Worth – $ 1 Billion (7500 Crore)
Industry – Cement & Cement Products
Arun Pudur
Chairman – Celframe Corporation
Net Worth – $2.6 Billion (20000 Crore)
Industry – Media
Ananda Krishnan
When it comes to the wealthiest people in Tamil Nadu, the wealth of Ananda Krishnan is far from being a thing that can be ignored. This 81-year-old man has a net worth of about $7.1 billion, making him a man who truly deserves to be a part of an article like this. And according to the latest Forbes annual, he occupies position 217.
Ananda Krishnan is currently the Chairman of Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd. And not only that, this 81-year-old also happens to be the founder of the Yu Cai Foundation (YCF).
Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan
The billionaire from Tamil Nadu is claimed to have a net worth of about $2.9 billion.
Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan is an Indian billionaire who is majorly into tech and venture capitalism, so his wealth is majorly derived from these things. It is also worthwhile stating that the 64-year-old man is also a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award.
Kalanithi Maran
The company named Sun Group is one of the most successful companies in India. And the founder and current Chairman of this company happens to be Kalanithi Maran. The man owns TV channels, newspapers, weeklies, and FM Radio stations. And not only that, but he also owns a number of DTH services and a movie production house.
Kalanithi Maran has a net worth of about $2.4 billion. And it wouldn’t come as a surprise, if his wealth rises significantly, in the next few years.
A. Vellayan
Vellayan is one of those people who come from rich homes and have been able to take good advantage of it. The 67-year-old man is a member of the Murugappa family, and he once served as the Executive Chairman of the family’s company.
There are a good number of positions this man has held, some of which include: Vice President of the Federation of Indian Export Organisation, President of ICC, President of the All India Cycle Manufacturers’ Association, Director of EXIM Bank, and Director of the Indian Overseas Bank. And as of the time of writing this article, A. Vellayan is stated to have a net worth of about $805 million.
Venu Srinivasan
Chairman – TVS Group
Net Worth – $ 2.1 Billion (16000 Crore)
Industry – Motorcycles
Venu Srinivasan who was born in Tamil Nadu is another man we can not afford to leave out of an article like this. The man is very rich, and we see him getting a lot richer, in the coming years. For those who are aware of the motor company called TVS Group, this man also happens to be the Chairman of the company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the richest person in Tamil Nadu?
M. M. Murugappan is the richest person in Tamil Nadu. M. M. Murugappan is the owner of Murugappa which has interests in Software & Services.
How many Billionaires live in Tamil Nadu?
There are currently 13 billionaires in dollar terms who live in Tamil Nadu, and all of them live in the city of Chennai. Check them out at the list of richest people in Chennai.