Lion C.R. alias Lion C.Rajagopalan founder and
chairman of Jayapriya Group of companies born on 12-04-1948 fourth among four
siblings of two brothers and two sisters at Kothamangalam a village of Tanjore
district in TamilNadu. His parents Thiru K.Chinnasamy and Smt.Devaki is a conventional farmer from a traditional family. They brought up their children
with great joy, courage and enthusiasm.
Lion C.Rajagopalan founder and chairman of
Jayapriya Group of companies started his career as a clerk at N.L.C in
Cuddalore district. He married Mrs.Kasthuri, who is a primary school teacher
gave extensive support in all his endeavors, could be compared to a lady behind
everyman’s success. They led a planned life with prosperity and happiness. They
had two children C.R.Jayasankar who is now Managing Director of Jayapriya Group
Companies and R.Padmapriya who is also a director of Jayapriya group of
companies’ lives in Chennai with her husband.
When he was working with N.L.C. he used to look
after his friend’s hire purchase business at Neyveli in his spare time. He
found many people in small businesses mobilize money through chits for their
financial needs. He also knew that N.L.C. workers also engage in chits to
mobilize money for their inevitable expenses. He conducted chits for the
benefit of his neighbors, colleagues, business people and also lend money to
those who are in demand for the money and soon decided to start a chit business.
He started a partnership firm Jayapriya Chit
Funds in 1985 with few partners with a sum of Rupees three lakhs and three
staffs. He carried out the business successfully for a few years. His partners
relieved at a time when he decided to carry the business on a large scale to look
after their own business. He started Jayapriya Chit Funds Private Limited in
1992 on his own.
He led the company in an inspiring way as the
logo says Safe, Steady and Stable growth as the business involves much
risk factors advancing funds to members through funds collected from members. A
tireless hard worker and dedicated leader he led the company to a remarkable
level a network of 50 branches spread across TamilNadu and union territory of Pondicherry
reinforced with a strong contingent 1500 employees and a legion of more than 5000
agents dedicated to the service of the subscribers and the company.
An active member of the chit funds companies
association he participated in several forums and represented the association
with Government to negotiate the stringent rules of Central Chit Funds Act
1982. He was the President of Cuddalore District Chit Funds and Financiers
Association for the past 10 Years. He was elected as President of
TamilNadu Chit Funds Companies Association in 2008 is a hallmark for his
reputation and dedication to the association. He was also nominated as Vice
President for All India Chit Funds Companies Association in 2008 is another
feather in his cap.
A strict disciplinarian, honest and
philanthropist all through his life he joined the Lions Club movement to make a
social consciousness of his career. He conducted several Health Camps, Blood
Donation Camps and eye testing camps in association with Lions club and experts
in the field. He started Jayapriya Charitable Trust for promoting for the
benefit of poor students and the education of rural students.
Victory and success always come by his way as the world pioneer in funds transfer Western Union Limited authorized Jayapriya
Enterprises as their franchisee to facilitate funds transfer from anywhere in
the world to local residents to receive money with ease. TATA AIG Life
Insurance Company tied up with Jayapriya Enterprises as their channel partners
to develop Insurance business in rural areas are another milestone in Jayapriya
Group Companies' growth profile.
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