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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.
N. Ravichandran | |
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| Born | Tiruchirappalli, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (OPM) |
| Occupation(s) | 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 |
| Relatives | K. N Nehru- DMK Leader |
| Website | www |
Early life and education
editRavichandran grew up in Trichy and later moved to Chennai. He is a civil engineer and he obtained his OPM from Harvard Business School in the United States.[citation needed]
Career
editIn 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]
Honours and awards
edit- 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[citation needed]
- CNBC Real Estate Award for BEST 100% completed ultra luxury residential[citation needed]
- Best concrete structure award for the year 2011 recognised by the Tamil Nadu Government[citation needed]
Philanthropy
edit- 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.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Ravi talks about future projects". Business Standard. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
- ^ "Ravichandran". Business Standard. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- ^ "Contact | TVH". tvh.in. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
- ^ "Hindu interviews Ravi". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- ^ "Indian express interview". Indian Express. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ "Ravi launches project at Adayar". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ "Superb Take-off". Realty Plus. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
- ^ "Real estate awards". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ^ "adoption". Business Standards. Retrieved 19 August 2014.