Chennai, February 20, 2026 — In a rare and heartfelt gathering that transcended conventional industry events, Sundaram Finance hosted a special Customer Round Table in Chennai, bringing together a select group of its most longstanding customers — along with the next generation of their families — for an evening of reflection, learning, and emotional connection.
Curated with care, this one-of-its-kind initiative was not about business pitches or product showcases. It was about people. About relationships built over decades — some even generations — rooted in mutual respect, shared values, and a deeply personal sense of trust. The Round Table served as an intimate platform to welcome the next generation of customer families into the Sundaram fold, helping them understand not just financial fundamentals, but the spirit of partnership that defines the Sundaram experience.
The session was inaugurated by Mr. T V Ramachandran, Deputy General Manager – Sundaram Finance, who set the tone for the evening by reflecting on the company’s legacy of walking alongside its customers through changing times. He emphasized that Sundaram’s real strength lies not in numbers, but in the depth of its relationships — relationships that are nurtured quietly, consistently, and with sincerity.
In an industry where interactions are often transactional, this kind of event is virtually unheard of. What made it even more powerful was its resonance with the company’s core — Sundaram was born out of the desire to serve the underserved, to offer dignity in finance to those often overlooked. Many of the families present at the Round Table began their journey with Sundaram decades ago as first-generation entrepreneurs. Today, they have grown in stature, as has Sundaram. This growth has not been accidental — it has been a shared journey, powered by trust, fairness, and a quiet determination to do things the right way.
The Round Table featured insights from Sundaram Finance’s senior leaders, each offering guidance not just from the head, but the heart:
- Mr. Narayanan K, Head- Leasing & Corporate Accounts Group spoke about smart leasing strategies for tax planning, capital preservation and asset efficiency. He elaborated on the benefits of tax compliance, and how discipline and transparency form the backbone of sustainable financial growth.
- Mr. Narayanan N, General Manager & Head- Legal, sensitively addressed the importance of legal preparedness — from wills and documentation to safeguarding one’s legacy — especially in the face of life’s uncertainties. The in-depth discussion on Will, succession details of businesses and legal issues in property acquisition was an eye-opener for all the attendees.
Mr. Jeevan Jose, Senior General Manager- Sundaram Finance delivered an address on current economic trends, emerging business opportunities, and investment prospects.
He highlighted the government’s infrastructure push under the Gati Shakti programme, including the expansion of national highways from 2-lane to 4-lane and 6-lane corridors, as well as the development of dedicated freight corridors for the Indian Railways. Smart city initiatives and the Udaan programme were also discussed as key drivers of modernization.
He further emphasised Tamil Nadu’s economic progress, noting its growing role in industrial expansion and investment potential.
Together, these conversations underscored a simple but timeless message: business must be managed with care, conscience, and clarity. This is the heart of the Sundaram Way — where finance is not just about transactions, but about trust, not just about products, but about people.
As Sundaram Finance approaches its 75th anniversary in 2029, this event in Chennai reaffirms the company’s founding ethos: to serve with dignity, to lead with responsibility, and to care for the whole person, not just their balance sheet. In bridging generations with values and vision, the Customer Round Table has set a quiet but powerful benchmark — for what true customer relationships can look like.
