S.N.N. Sankaralinga Iyer’s biography released in city
A biography of S.N.N. Sankaralinga Iyer, the founder of India Cements and Indo Commercial Bank, was released in Chennai. The book highlights his entrepreneurial legacy and business principles.
Why it matters
It documents the history of Indian industrialization and provides insights into the business philosophy of a prominent historical entrepreneur.
A book chronicling the life and legacy of S.N.N. Sankaralinga Iyer, the founder of Indo Commercial Bank and the India Cements, was released in the city on Saturday. The book traces his entrepreneurial journey, contributions to India’s banking and cement sectors, and it also highlights about his business principles.
The book was released by H.V. Hande, former Minister of Health, Government of Tamil Nadu, and Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti, Chairman of Nalli Silks, and the first copy was handed over to Gomathi Dhandapani, daughter of S.N.N. Sankaralinga Iyer.
Mr. Hande described Sankaralinga Iyer as a “polymath”, comparing him with great personalities such as Benjamin Franklin, for his ability to excel across diverse fields, rather than confining himself to a single profession. “He was farsighted and as a result he made forays into different fields,” he said.
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