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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