M. A. M. Ramaswamy

RAJAH OF CHETTINAD

M.A.M. Ramaswamy Chettiar
Born(1931-09-30)30 September 1931
Chennai
Died2 December 2015(2015-12-02) (aged 84)
Chennai
Other namesM.A.M
OccupationIndustrialist
Parent
FamilyS.RM Family
In this Indian name, the name Muttaiya Annamalai Muthiah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Ramaswamy.

Muttaiya Annamalai Muthiah Ramaswamy (30 September 1931 – 2 December 2015) was an Indian industrialist, politician and race horse owner who served as Chairman of the Chettinad Group of Companies and a member of the Upper House of the Parliament of India, the Rajya Sabha for Karnataka representing the Janata Dal (Secular) from 2004 to 2010.[1][2] Ramaswamy succeeded his older brother M. A. M. Muthiah in 1970 to the title "Kumar-rajah of Chettinad" and held title Raja of Chettinad from 1984 to 2015. With a net worth of Rs.1,500 crores, Ramaswamy was one of the richest individuals in Chennai city.[3] He was also popular in the racing circles of Chennai city and winner of 600 horse racing classics.[4]

Early life

Ramaswamy was born in Madras, Tamil Nadu on 30 September 1931, as the second son of Sir M. A. Muthiah Chettiar, the Kumar-rajah of Chettinad. Ramaswamy had an older brother Muthiah, upon whose death in 1970 at the age of 40, Ramaswamy inherited the title Kumar-rajah of Chettinad and Chairmanship of the Chettinad Group of Companies. Ramaswamy was also a maternal cousin of former Indian finance minister, P. Chidambaram.

Ramaswamy married Sigappi Aachi on 6 February 1951. He died on 2 December 2015.[5] [6]

References

  1. ^ "Venkaiah, Ramaswamy elected to Rajya Sabha". The Hindu. 24 June 2004. Archived from the original on 11 February 2005. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
  2. ^ "Western Garnet draws up A.P. investment plan". The Hindu. 30 August 2002. Archived from the original on 6 November 2003. Retrieved 28 July 2009.{cite news}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ Kumar, K. P. Senthil. "Chettiars reign where wealth meets godliness". The Economic Times.
  4. ^ "Dr. M.A.M. Ramaswamy felicitated". The Hindu. 15 January 2008. Archived from the original on 16 January 2008. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
  5. ^ Industrialist M.A.M Ramaswamy passes away at 84
  6. ^ Industrialist MAM Ramaswamy passes away

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