T. S. Kalyanaraman
T. S. Kalyanaraman | |
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| Born | April 23, 1947 Thrissur, India |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Managing director of Kalyan Jewellers and Kalyan Developers |
T. S. Kalyanaraman (born 23 April 1947) is a prominent Indian entrepreneur who serves as the managing director of both Kalyan Jewellers and Kalyan Developers. The Kalyan Group functions as the parent company overseeing Kalyan Jewellers.
Early life
Hailing from Thrissur, Kalyanaraman was born into a Tamil Brahmin household as the eldest child of T. R. Seetharama Iyer. His name honors his grandfather, the original founder of the Kalyan Group. Beginning at the age of 12, he gained practical business knowledge by working alongside his father. He pursued higher education in commerce at Sree Kerala Varma College.
Career
Kalyanaraman established his inaugural jewellery outlet, Kalyan Jewellers, in Thrissur in 1993, starting with an initial investment of . The enterprise grew to encompass 32 retail locations throughout South India. According to Forbes in 2024, he holds the 622nd position worldwide with a net worth of , and ranks 60th among India's wealthiest individuals with a fortune valued at $5.38 billion. He is also the author of an autobiography entitled The Golden Touch.
Personal life
He is a father to two sons and one daughter.