K. M. Mammen Mappillai
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K. M. Mammen Mappillai | |
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| Born | Kandathil Mammen Mappillai 28 November 1922 |
| Died | 3 March 2003 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | Indian |
Kandathil Mammen Mammen Mappillai (28 November 1922 – 3 March 2003) was an Indian businessman, industrialist and founder of MRF.
He graduated from
MRF Limited
ventured into the manufacture of tread rubber. Since then, the company has grown to become a ₹3 million enterprise.
In 1992, Mappillai was awarded the Padma Shri award for his contribution to industry.[1] His brothers, K. M. Cherian, K. M. Philip and K. M. Mathew and nephew Mammen Mathew are also Padma Shri awardees. The eldest brother K.M. Cherian is also a Padma Bhushan recipient. His cousin M. K. Mathulla also was awarded Padma Shri.[citation needed]
Controversy
Mammen Mappillai is believed to be in the list of 18 names of account-holders in LGT Group and LGT Bank.[2]
References
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- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ "Tehelka - India's Independent Weekly News Magazine". Archived from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.