M. A. M. Ramaswamy

RAJAH OF CHETTINAD
M.A.M. Ramasamy Chettiar
Born(1931-09-30)30 September 1931
Chettinad House, Chennai
Died2 December 2015(2015-12-02) (aged 84)
Chennai
OccupationIndustrialist
ChildrenM.A.M.R.Muthiah
Father Rajah Sir M.A. Muthiah Chettiar
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.

Muthiah Annamalai Muthiah Ramaswamy Chettiar (30 September 1931 – 2 December 2015) better known as Rajah M.A.M.Ramasamy Chettiar 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]

  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.