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Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti (born 9 November 1940) is an Indian textile industrialist and philanthropist. He is the chairman of Nalli Silks, a major saree retail chain based in Chennai. Known for his patronage of the arts and education, Chetti has contributed extensively to cultural institutions and literary works. He has authored 68 Tamil books, including ''Vetrikku Moondre Padigal'', ''Needhi Noolgalil Nirvagam'', and ''Padagacheri Mahan''.


Early life and education

Chetti was born in
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Career

After the death of his grandfather, Nalli Chinnasamy Chetti, in 1958, Chetti took over the family-run Nalli Silks and expanded it into a nationally recognized brand in traditional Indian textiles.


Cultural involvement

He is closely associated with several cultural and music organizations. He serves as: * President of Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, Brahma Gana Sabha, Sri Bhairavi Gana Sabha, Mudhra, Mylapore Fine Arts Club, and Chennai Cultural Academy. * Vice President of the Madras Film Society and the Mylapore Academy. * Patron of the Tamil Chamber of Commerce.


Positions held


Awards and recognition


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chetti, Nalli Kuppuswami 1940 births Living people Businesspeople from Chennai Indian businesspeople in textiles Recipients of the Padma Shri in trade and industry Recipients of the Padma Bhushan in trade and industry University of Washington Foster School of Business alumni Ramakrishna Mission schools alumni