About Us
Connect. Collaborate. Cocreate.
KITCO Chennai is the Chennai Chapter of Kongu International Trade & Cultural Organisation — a trusted platform for Kongu entrepreneurs, industrialists and professionals.
Our Story
A trusted community where relationships create opportunities.
KITCO Chennai is the Chennai Chapter of Kongu International Trade & Cultural Organisation (KITCO), a global organization committed to promoting ethical business practices, entrepreneurship, socio-economic empowerment and community development among the Kongu community.
Established to serve the Kongu entrepreneurs, industrialists, professionals and business leaders residing or operating in Chennai, KITCO Chennai provides a vibrant platform to connect, collaborate and Cocreate. The chapter works with the same vision and objectives of the parent organization while focusing on the unique needs and opportunities of the Chennai business ecosystem.
At KITCO Chennai, we believe that strong relationships are the foundation of successful businesses. Through regular knowledge sessions, business networking meetings, industrial visits, leadership programs, family events and community initiatives, we create meaningful opportunities for our members to build trusted relationships, exchange knowledge and explore new business opportunities.
Our members represent diverse industries and professions, creating a powerful ecosystem where experience meets innovation. Whether you are an established entrepreneur, a growing business owner, a young professional or a next-generation leader, KITCO Chennai offers the right environment to learn from experienced mentors, gain expert guidance and expand your business network.
As an integral part of the KITCO family, Chennai members enjoy access to a wider network of entrepreneurs across multiple chapters, enabling inter-city collaboration, business referrals and long-lasting professional relationships through the KITCO platform and mobile application.
Beyond business, KITCO Chennai is committed to preserving the rich heritage, culture and values of the Kongu community while encouraging service, leadership, social responsibility and unity among its members.
What Drives Us
Our Mission in Action
Unite Kongu entrepreneurs, industrialists and professionals in Chennai
Promote networking, collaboration and business excellence
Enable continuous learning through knowledge-sharing initiatives
Encourage entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership
Create opportunities for business growth through trusted relationships
Contribute to the socio-economic development of our community through service and collaboration
KITCO Chennai is more than a business association — it is a trusted community where relationships create opportunities, knowledge inspires growth and together we build a stronger future for the Kongu entrepreneurial community.
Mission
To unite Kongu entrepreneurs, industrialists and professionals in Chennai — promoting networking, collaboration, continuous learning and business excellence, while contributing to the socio-economic development of our community.
Vision
To build Chennai's most trusted Kongu business network by fostering ethical entrepreneurship, meaningful relationships and sustainable business growth.
Values
Integrity · Unity · Excellence · Service
Leadership
Office Bearers — Chennai Chapter
Term of office: 3 years, elected at the AGM. The Executive Committee governs the Chapter per its registered Bye-Laws.
Durai Kandasamy
President
Industrialist
Shanmuga Sundaram P
Vice President
Advocate & Notary Public
Esai Alagan N P
Vice President
Chartered Accountant
Kathiravan C
Secretary
Industrialist
Dinesh M
Joint Secretary
Industrialist
Gobi Shankar T
Joint Secretary
Industrialist
Duraisamy M
Treasurer
Industrialist
Balasubramanian K
Committee Member
Industrialist
Muthusamy P
Committee Member
Industrialist
Jagadeesan K
Committee Member
Industrialist
Anbumalar C
Committee Member
Industrialist
Anbalagan K
Committee Member
Professional
Balashanthi R
Committee Member
Industrialist
Paraneswar M P
Committee Member
Industrialist
Balasubramanian M
Committee Member
Industrialist
Velusamy N
Committee Member
Industrialist
Karthikeyan S
Committee Member
Industrialist
Ravichandran R
Committee Member
Industrialist
Ramasamy C
Committee Member
Industrialist
Chapter Facts
Registered & Recognised
- Date of Formation17 April 2026
- Registered underTamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975
- JurisdictionRegistrar of Societies, Chennai – Central
- GovernanceExecutive Committee of 19 members, elected every 3 years at the AGM
Note: The "Founded 2019" figure refers to the community's informal founding; 17 April 2026 is the formal legal registration date.
Affiliation
Part of a Larger Vision
KITCO Chennai Chapter operates under the umbrella of Kongu International Trade & Cultural Organisation, carrying forward its national mission at the local level.
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