Sri. A.M. Gopalan,
Founder & Chairman
GOKULAM GOPALAN: A VISIONARY ENTREPRENEUR WITH A SOCIAL CONSCIENCE
Sri A.M. Gopalan, popularly known as Gokulam Gopalan is a devout and faithful man who has achieved success through his hard work, dedication, and perseverance. He inherited the knowledge of chit fund business from his father at a young age and founded Sree Gokulam Chit and Finance Co. Pvt. Ltd. in 1968 in Mylapore, Chennai. He began the business with a small capital and a vision to offer financial support to the common people. And from a witty financial plan emerged Sree Gokulam Group, an empire which conquered indeed.
Currently, his chit fund and finance company, Sree Gokulam Chit Funds and Finance Private Limited, is around 55 years old. This Fifty Five Years old company started in Chennai, and has as many as 480 branches across the country. The company grew rapidly and expanded its operations across India and abroad. Today, it is one of the largest chit fund companies in India with a group turnover of more than 7000 crore rupees
He believes that honesty and integrity are the keys to success and has followed his principles for over six decades.
He has earned the reputation of running the best Chit Company in India in terms of promptness and customer satisfaction. His schemes have attracted a large number of customers and the company has more than One crore happy customers as its true asset. He has gained the trust and affection of the people.
From Chit Fund Company he gradually expanded his empire to include hotels, hospitals, educational institutions, cinemas, television channels and magazines.
He is also a generous philanthropist who has donated too many noble causes. He has initiated CSR programs that provide free medical care and food at medical colleges, education for low-income people, and other projects.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Sri Gokulam Gopalan has been conferred with the prestigious “GEM OF INDIA,’96” and UDYOG RATHNA,’97 awards in recognition of his contribution to society through service in business. His humanitarian views and empathy have brought him success and glory. His efforts in the field of education have not only provided quality education to many but also contributed to the overall development of society.
He was also honoured with the State Forum of Bankers Club’s “Business Man of the Year” award. The award was presented by former President Ram Nath Kovind and recognises Shri Gokulam Gopalan’s invaluable contributions to the financial sector in Kerala, even during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic. Another one of his notable accomplishments is receiving the award Multibillionaire Business Achiever (MBA) Award.
OTHER AWARDS
Contact
Kodambakkam, Chennai,24
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