KFC

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation believes in making a difference in the lives of those who are willing to work hard and improve themselves through education. Since 1998, the non-profit Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation has helped one of the world’s most recognizable brands give back, thanks to the widespread and ongoing support of KFC franchisees and KFC Corporation.
Inspired by Colonel Harland D. Sanders’ legacy and his belief in the importance of determination, passion and philanthropy, the KFC Foundation has a rich and diverse charitable giving history. Today, the Foundation is primarily focused on helping provide educational opportunities through scholarships and grants for post high school education programs. Since 2006, the Foundation has awarded over $11 million in scholarships and educational grants to deserving students.

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PROGRAMS

Through its new REACH-KFC Educational Grant Program, which helps KFC restaurant hourly Team Members and Shift Supervisors pursue their educations, the Foundation is helping to make KFC a place that stands for something, a place to grow, and a place to belong. From technical schools to graduate degree programs and everything in between, in 2013 alone, the Foundation is assisting 508 Team Members across the country achieve their educational dreams.
The $2,000 grants help recipients attend four-year or two-year educational institutions. Winners are selected via a competitive application process and may reapply year after year.
**The next REACH application window will be in early 2014.**
Through the KFC Colonel’s Scholars program, the Foundation continues to distribute scholarships to over 200 winners &emdash; high school students with an entrepreneurial drive and demonstrated financial need who want to pursue a college education.
** The Foundation currently is not accepting applications for this program.**
Through the KFC Feeds program, the Foundation also provides assistance to the victims of large-scale natural disasters by donating hot meals via churches, community centers and “on the ground” disaster relief organizations.

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SUPPORTERS

The Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation, Inc. is an independent 501(c)3 charity primarily funded by contributions from KFC franchisees and KFC Corporation.

KFC is the world's largest restaurant brand and India's fastest growing fast food chain. Maybe because we ensure that our employees work in a fun filled environment where their efforts are recognised. They also undergo a world class training that prepares them not just for the job, but for life.

Contact :
For careers @ KFC, please write in to us at refer.now@yum.com

• We buy chicken from trusted suppliers, who meet international safety norms. So what you bite into is nothing but the best.
• We use 100% real whole muscle chicken because 99.9% does not taste the same.
• The chicken is transported, distributed and stored under temperature controlled conditions. Further, at stores it is marinated at the right temperature. The chicken is cooked at temperature above 170 deg C and is kept at temp around 72 Deg C, so that it is served hot.1
• Food at KFC is always so good because our chefs cook it fresh, several times a day.

We have zero added trans fat in all our products at KFC. The nutrition analysis of our products done by internationally recognized,
NABL accredited and ISO 17025 certified laboratories shows trans fat per portion is not detected.

KFC Chicken with an Indian Tadka!

November 2012: Your favorite hangout, KFC launches the all new Curry Crunch, a new fusion concept that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Curry Crunch is your favorite crunchy, juicy chicken, but cooked in rich Indian spices, and served freshly sprinkled with curry leaves. It's a brand new way to feel So Good!

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Choose your favorite flavor with the new KFC DIPS BUCKET

Great Value @ KFC- a bucket of Hot & Crispy boneless Chicken Strips with four dips FREE!
July 2012: No KFC experience is complete without the iconic KFC bucket, and we have a surprise in store for you… KFC, your favourite hangout place has launched the all new Dips Bucket, a bucketful of crispy, boneless Chicken Strips served with four amazing dips absolutely FREE! Your So Good experience at KFC just got better!

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Krush the Scorching Sun with KFC's new Krushers

KFC introduces two exciting new Krushers
June 2012: As the temperature rises, KFC, your favorite hangout place offers you a perfect solution to Krush the heat. So get your friends together to taste KFC's latest addition to the much loved Krushers range, Choco Peanut Bolt and Mango Jelly. On a hot summer day, come with your friends and family to quench your thirst at a store near you.

Thangamayil Jewellery

About Us

Thangamayil Jewellery established on 1947, by Mr. N Balusamy Chettiar, father of our founder members Mr. Balarama Govinda Das, Mr. Ba. Ramesh and Mr. N.B. Kumar. A modest propreitory concern initiated in the name of Balu Jewellery @ Swami Sannathi Street in Madurai. On having a firm control in the operations, he handed over his legacy to his sons (founder members), during the late seventies. Further relocated the showroom to South Aavani Moola Street, in a 100 sq. ft. premises.
The firm widened its wings and incorporated as Private Limited Company, on March 2000. Further charmed as Thangamayil Jewellery Limited on November 2007, by incorporating as Public Limited Company.
Navarathiri Nagai Urchavam
Date : 25-09-2013 - 20-10-2013 > (Onprogress) Discount of Rs 600 per Sovereign for Gold ornaments and Rs 2000 per Kg for Silver articles. Hurry!! Offer valid upto 20th Oct'2013..
* Terms and Conditions Apply

Registered & Corporate Office

Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd

Palami center,

2nd & 3rd Floor,

25/6, New Natham Road,

Narayanapuram,

Madurai-625014.

Ph: 0452 - 2565553 / 4382815,

Fax: 0452 - 2566560.

 

Bhima Jewellery

87years young

In 1925 when Shri. K. Bhima Bhattar founded Bhima Jewellery at Alleppey, jewellery retail was an innovative concept. And thus it became the first jewellery retail showroom in Kerala.
Since inception, it focused on the principle of selling pure gold.
Today it has outlets in many cities and towns of Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka including India's largest jewellery showroom at Trivandrum.

Bhima has been exporting its jewellery to the USA, Europe and the Middle East. With close monitoring of the changing trends in the jewellery market, Bhima has produced a wide variety of modern and trendy designs, which are sourced from around the country.
Export Collections from Bhima
We retail 22 carat handmade jewellery and wholesale orders for other caratage are also accepted. We also manufacture jewellery in 18 ct. and 21 ct.
The designs range from the traditional Travancore jewellery to the ultra modern Calcutta jewellery. Lightweight Coimbatore jewellery, traditional jewellery from Rajkot, Rajasthan and Delhi, studded items from Karwar & Nellore and exquisite Diamond studded jewellery are also amongst our range.

Pure gold (24 carat) is a deep yellow colour, an orange shade of yellow and is soft and very malleable. So alloys have to be added to gold to make it hard and strong. Thus at 22 carat or 91.6% gold only a maximum of 8.4% of alloy metals can be added and it is considered to be the purest form of gold in jewellery making..
At Bhima Jewellery, we deal in 91.6 gold as the purest form of gold in jewellery making.

hima - the first and most trusted diamond merchant in Kerala.

 

At Bhima, you will find an unmatched collection of Diamond and Precious stone jewellery. You can also choose from the collection of loose gemstones, available in various sizes and to suit different budgets. These can then be set in jewellery designs of your choice. All stones are carefully handpicked by qualified and certified gemologists. Bhima Diamonds come with certificates and buy-back guarantee.

 

 

Free Astrologer consultation for choosing Birthstones.

 

You can avail the services of our Astrologer who would be available in the Kozhikode showroom on the 2nd Saturday of every month and in the Kannur showroom on the 3rd Saturday of every month. This helps ensure that you can choose the right stone. Please bring your horoscope or exact time and date of birth if you wish to avail of this free service. Timings between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

 

Jewellery care

 

1.   Try to guard your jewellery from scratches, harsh blows, chemicals, extreme temperatures and sunlight.

 

2.   It is important to remember that every piece of jewellery needs to be cared for in a special way. Ideally, two pieces of jewellery, especially diamonds, should not be kept in the same box so it doesn’t scrape against each other. Wrapping smaller items of jewellery individually in tissue paper before keeping them in a box safeguards them against scratches.

 

3.   When playing sports or doing household chores such as gardening and cleaning, be certain to remove rings and other jewellery.

 

4.    Avoid wearing jewellery when swimming in a pool. The chlorine can cause damage to various gemstones and gold.

 

5.    Put your jewellery on after applying any makeup, hair sprays or perfumes.

 

6.    Make sure that stones mounted on rings are not loose. The prongs of a ring can wear down or break over time. Prongs are easily re-tipped to keep the stones intact.

 

7.    Sterling silver is prone to tarnish. It can be polished by rubbing or buffing with a soft cloth. Silver stored in sealed plastic pouches are less prone to tarnish.

 

8.    Do not wear gold jewellery while bathing or cleaning. Soap won’t harm gold, but will leave a film of residue that will coat your jewellery leaving it less lustrous.

 

9.    Jewellery can be cleaned with commercial jewellery cleaners or with a soap and water (without chlorine) solution. Brush the solution on your jewellery with a small soft brush and rinse with lukewarm water. Jewellery set with gemstones need professional cleaning by a jeweller and should not be cleaned by this method.

 

10.  Use a chamois cloth to wipe your cleaned jewellery. This is a safe and gentle way for returning the lustre to your jewellery. It’s often a good idea to establish regular contact with us, since we will be able to advise you about repairs and caring for your jewellery. Any new piece of jewellery that you treasure and love may become a family heirloom over time.

Bullion & Coin

Gold Coins & Bullion Bars available in our Showroom:
Gold Coin  22ct (916)- 1 gm, 2 gm, 4 gm, 8 gm, 40 gm, 80 gm
Bullion 24ct (999)- 4 gm,5 gm, 8 gm, 10 gm, 20 gm, 50 gm, 100gm

 

Bhima Gold Tree Gold Purchase Plan

 

This offering from Bhima insulates you from fluctuating gold prices. Advance payments of as low as Rs. 250 and its multiples can be made at a time.  You have the freedom of determining the duration of the plan and the amount of  you wish to save each time. The e-brochure and Application form in English and Malayalam can be obtained by clicking on www.bhimajewellers.com/goldtree . The salient features, terms and conditions pertaining to this plan are provided in detail. Please do not hesitate to contact the Kozhikode, Kannur, or Sulthan Bathery showrooms for any further clarifications you may require.

Showrooms:

Kozhikode: Bhima Jewellers, Intercity Arcade, Jafferkhan Colony Road, Off Mavoor Road, Kozhikode – 673 004. T: +91 495 272 6161, F: +91 495 272 5046

Kannur: Bhima Jewellers, Thalassery Road, Thana, Kannur – 670 012. T: +91 497 270 3333, F: +91 497 271 3000

Sulthan Bathery: Bhima Jewellers, Chungam Junction, Mysore Road, Sulthan Bathery - 673 592. T: +91 4936 223400, F: +91 4936 224813

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Alappuzha: Bhima & Brother, Mullakkal, Alappuzha – 688 011. T: +91 477 2251288, F: +91 477 225 1014

Bangalore: Bhima Jewellers, 45, Dickenson Road, Near Manipal Centre, Bangalore – 560 042. T: +91 80 2558 7711, F: +91 80 2558 6904

Bangalore: Bhima Jewellers, 122 C, 8^th Main, 3^rd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore – 560 011. T: +91 80 4130 1761, F: +91 80 2244 2300

Bangalore: Bhima Jewellers, 76, Jyoti Nivas College Road, 5^th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore – 560 095. T: +91 80 2553 7762, F: +91 80 2553 7764

Bangalore: Bhima Jewellers, No. 54, 20th Main, West of Chord Road, 1st Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore - 560 010. T: +91 80 2352 7711

Coimbatore: Bhima Jewels, New No.340, Bharathiyar Road, Near Gandhipuram Bus Stand, New Siddhapudur, Coimbatore - 641 044. T: +91 422 438 9691

Kochi: Bhima Jewels, Jewel Junction, M. G. Road, Kochi – 682 011. T: +91 484 237 8382, F: +91 484 237 8543

Kochi: Bhima Silver Palace, Layam Road, Off M. G. Road, Kochi – 682 011. T: +91 484 236 0275, F: +91 484 237 8543

Kollam: Bhima & Brother, Near Railway Station, Kollam – 691 001. T: +91 474 276 6127, F: +91 474 276 6119

Kottayam: Bhima Jewels, T. B. Road, Kottayam – 686 001. T: +91 481 256 6256, F: +91 481 256 7852

Madurai: Bhima Jewellery, No. 137, West Masi Street, Madurai. T: +91 452 423 1500, F: +91 452 468 0777

Mysore: Bhima Jewels, L/36-A, Mysore Trade Centre, Opp. KSRTC Bus Stand, B. N. Road, Mysore – 570 001. T: +91 821 400 3131, F: +91 821 252 4880

Nagercoil: Bhima Jewellery, Bhima Tower, NMC 37/5-2, Avvai Shanmugham Salai, Meenakshipuram, Nagercoil – 629 001. T: +91 465 222 4466, F: +91 465 222 5771

Thrissur: Bhima & Brother, Near Vadakke Stand, Thrissur – 680 020. T: +91 487 232 3994, F: +91 487 232 3996

Thiruvananthapuram: Bhima Jewellery, Ayurveda College Junction, M.G. Road, Thiruvananthapuram. T: +91 471 246 1631, F: +91 471 246 3484

Udupi: Bhima Jewellers, 110 B, Maruti Veethika, Chitharanjan Circle, Udupi – 576 101. T: +91 820 259 3112, F: +91 820 259 3115

Big Bazaar

Future Group
Future Group is among India's leading business houses with multiple businesses spanning across the consumption space. The group operates some of India's leading retail chains like Pantaloons, Big Bazaar, Food Bazaar, Central, Home Town and eZone and also has allied businesses in consumer finance, life and non-life insurance, logistics infrastructure and supply chain and brand and IPR development. The group operates around 16 million square feet of retail space in over 85 cities and towns and 60 rural locations across India. The group's retail formats connect over 220 million customers to over 30,000 small, medium and large enterprises that supply products and services to its retail chains. Future Group believes in developing strong insights on Indian consumers and building businesses based on Indian ideas, as espoused in the group's core value of Indianness.' The group's corporate credo is, 'Rewrite rules, Retain values.' Click here to visit www.futuregroup.in

Big Bazaar Direct is from the house of Future Group

At Big Bazaar, we understand the soul of Indian consumers. Being one of India’s retail pioneers with multiple retail formats, we unite a diverse and zealous community of Indian buyers, sellers and businesses. The combined impact on business is intense: Approximately 300 million customers walk into our stores each year and choose products and services supplied by over 30,000 small, medium and large entrepreneurs and manufacturers from across India. This number is eventually set to grow.
We have employed 35,000 people from every section of our society. Our supplies come from enterprises across the country, creating fresh employment, impacting livelihoods, empowering local communities and fostering mutual growth.
We completely value the ‘Indian dream’ and have aligned our business practices to our larger objective of being a premier catalyst in India’s consumption-led growth story. Our constant endeavor is to usher positive socio-economic changes in communities that will help the concept of ‘Sone Ki Chidiya’ soar once again. This objective remains embedded in our ethos even as we rapidly expand our footprints deeper into India.
Modern retail is intended to drive fresh demand and consumption in new categories. Our strategy is based on a similar understanding of the Indian consumers, the products they want, and making these products available in every city, in every store format. Future Group provides innovative offerings at affordable prices that are tailored to the needs of every Indian household.

• Being the pioneers in India’s retail space, our formats are household names in more than 93 cities and 60 rural locations across the country
• Our stores operate around 17 million square feet of retail space and attracts around 300 million customers each year

Big Bazaar caters to every need of your family and is not just another hypermarket in your neighborhood. Our USP remains the value for money propositions for the Indian customers.
At Big Bazaar, we guarantee the best products at the best prices. Amidst the ever-increasing array of private labels, we have opened doors in the world of fashion and general merchandise, including home furnishings, utensils, crockery, cutlery, sports goods and much more at prices that will surprise you. And this is just the beginning.

Food Bazaar invites you for a shopping experience in a unique ambience. At Food Bazaar you will find a hitherto unseen blend of a typical Indian bazaar and International supermarket atmosphere.
Flagged off in April’02, Food Bazaar is a chain of large supermarkets with a difference where the best of Western and Indian values have been put together to ensure your satisfaction and comfort while shopping.
The western values of convenience, cleanliness and hygiene are offered through pre-packed commodities and the Indian values of ‘see-touch-feel’ are offered through the bazaar-like atmosphere created by displaying staples out in the open.
The best of everything offered with a seal of freshness and purity will definitely make your final buying decision a lot easier.
Click here to locate your nearest Food Bazaar.
HomeTown is a unique, first of its kind home improvement retail format in India, from Future Retail Limited, a part of the Future Group. HomeTown provides consumers the largest choice and variety for all that they may need for their homes, under one roof. The Store has live displays of various rooms like living room, dining room, bedroom. It also has a vivid display of products like sofa sets, dining tables, beds, kids furniture, kitchen fittings, bathroom fittings, furnishings, mattresses, paints, tiles, electrical fittings, decor lighting, plywood, consumer durables and electronics (through eZone). HomeTown also offers Design & Build service, a unique end-to-end solution that offers home designing and interior works. The services are flexible, transparent and easy on the pocket. 

Future Group’s foray into life and non-life insurance services and products is led through Future Generali India Life Insurance Company and Future Generali India Insurance Company, respectively.
These ventures are in partnership with Italy’s Generali Group that is amongst the three largest insurance companies in Europe and is ranked amongst the Top 50 on the Fortune 500 list.
The group has recently roped in L&T and IITL as partners in this business.

Ezoneonline.in
Ezoneonline.in is India's favorite online electronics shopping destination and first exclusive electronic ecommerce portal from Future Group which helps consumers plan their digital lifestyle. It enables consumers to buy the latest & coolest electronics to live smarter. One can shop from a wide range of electronics across brands in categories like mobiles, digital cameras, laptops, computers, tablets, LCDs, home entertainment, media players, accessories, memory & storage devices, kitchen and home appliances and more. Consumers gets added advantage of participating in the Ezone's on-ground yearly store sales properties/promotions such as 'BlindFold Sale' every January and August and 'Zero Margin Celebrations' on ezoneonline.in apart from best bargains here throughout the year. Ezoneonline.in offers multiple convenient payment options and free product delivered at doorstep.Customers can also buy on phone by calling our Customer Care Toll Free number 1800-3000-3966 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Saturday)
Ezone
Ezone is a lifestyle electronics retailer, part of India's largest retail conglomerate - Future Group. Ezone brings together the best in national and international consumer durable & electronic brands. Ezone is committed to enable smarter living for its consumers with the use of technology. Ezone helps consumers to choose from the latest in technology, best suited to individual lifestyles. Ezone offers the widest range of electronics across categories like Audio, Accessories, Communications, Computing, Home Entertainment, Home and Kitchen Appliances, Imaging, Personal Entertainment & Gaming. Ezone is present across India in Malls, High Streets and within other group format stores like Home Town, Central and Pantaloons. One can also shop on www.ezoneonline.in or call 1800-3000-3966 to buy.

At Future Group, we believe in building long-lasting relationships with customers. We encourage repeat customer visits through our unique offers and special sale days.

Future Group has taken the whole concept of customer loyalty to the next level by joining hands with PAYBACK. PAYBACK is India’s largest and one of Europe’s most successful multi-partner loyalty programs. With PAYBACK, customers can shop, save and get rewarded. This program enables consumers to collect millions of points across online and offline partners – with just a single card. Customers can accumulate points across Future Group formats , thereby making “shopping rewarding”.
What Is PAYBACK?
PAYBACK is Europe's leading customer loyalty program, headquartered in Germany , with a total of 25.5 million active cardholders in Germany and Poland. In India, PAYBACK consolidated its position after taking a major stake in I-Mint. Today, with more than 30 partners with 1,500 outlets and 10 million card members, it’s the only program which works with market leading pan-India players from the banking, travel, petroleum and online sectors such as ICICI Bank, HPCL, Univercell, BookMyShow and MakeMyTrip.
Now that Future Group has become a part of this bandwagon, customers are bound to earn points at every step – from formats like Big Bazaar, Food Bazaar, Pantaloons, Central, Home Town, eZone, Brand Factory and Future Bazaar.
These points can then be redeemed for air miles, movie tickets, air tickets and vice versa.
With Future Group and PAYBACK “Shopping is Rewarding”.

Benefits Of PAYBACK
Our formats Big Bazaar, Food Bazaar, Pantaloons, Central, Home Town, eZone, Brand Factory and Future Bazaar are a part of the PAYBACK Loyalty program.

25 years ago, we began our pioneering journey transforming the Indian retail landscape, whole-heartedly believing in rewriting rules and retaining values.
Today, our deep footprint across India and landmark growth is testament to our enduring values.  

2013

• Foodhall, the premium lifestyle food destination launched in Pune.
Our fashion brand Central opens its new store in country's largest Lulu Mall.
First batch of Future India Fellowship program started with 5 selected fellows across the country. The fellowship aims to create thought leaders of tomorrow.
Future Group successfully introduced 'Big Bazaar Direct' an assisted shopping concept where franchises will sell Big Bazaar products through a catalogue on a 'tablet'.
Future Group introduced brand new fashion format 'I am In' for trendy youth of the country.
Big Bazaar introduced an exciting occasion for shopping 'April Utsav'.
Future Group officially launched India's largest State of the Art Logistical Distribution Hub at Nagpur.
Big Bazaar introduced a unique customer membership program 'Big Bazaar Profit Club.'
Foodhall, the premium lifestyle food destination launched in New Delhi.
Future Sharp, the Future Group arm that trains and develops the skills of youth opened its new skill centre in Nashik.

2011

• April 2011 – KB's Fairprice celebrates opening its 200 stores in India
May 2011 – Future Supply Chains becomes ISO certified

 t Future Group, we believe our relationship with supply partners is one of our core competitive assets. We are committed to creating successful business partnerships built on mutual trust, transparency, fair business practices and respect across our entire value chain. We strive to create a win-win situation for our customers and partners by combining our strengths and capabilities and developing micro-enterprise models.
From sourcing to distribution, we engage with varied business partners, jointly sharing insights, promoting brands, creating new products, expanding our capacity and developing new markets.  Our businesses create economic benefits for all our partners, including our suppliers and distributors.
Our Sambandh program aims to foster an environment combining our strengths to create immense value for our partner suppliers and, in turn, nurture mutual growth. Our strategic objective is to grow responsibly while enhancing the livelihoods of our partners.

Contact by postal mail:

Future Group Customer Care (Online Retail)
EzoneOnline.in
8th Floor, Tower C, 247 Park,
LBS Marg, Vikhroli (West),
Mumbai - 400 083.

SARAVANA STORES

SARAVANA STORES GOLD PALACE & TEXTILES

Welcome to Saravana Stores Gold Palace and Textiles, Close to Mambalam Railway Station with a seven storey shopping delight. The store offers a variety of brands, collections in a range of price.The products are displayed in a spacious multi storey building with a ease to pick and choose.

The shop attendants are courteous and help the customers in selecting the right product. We are sure that your shopping will be hassle free and enjoyable. The stores run promotions that suit the climatic conditions and the festivals of any current period.

Visit us to get surprised on the product range, quality, price, promotions and service.

Renowned firm of Tamil Nadu, Saravana Stores group started its jewellery showroom in 2003 in the name of Saravana Stores Thanga Nagai Maaligai at Chennai. Later in 2006 this showroom was extended to provide more space, comfort and convenience to its customers and enhance their shopping experience. SST is the first ever showroom in India with separate floor for each item.

Uncompromising quality and customer satisfaction are always at the fore front at SST. What's more the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has rated us as 'Hallmark' which is awarded by the Govt. of India in the year of 2003. Our strict emphasis on quality is combined with the latest technology to offer our customers a competitive edge.

SST offers wide range of Gold, Diamond, Platinum & Silver ornaments with low making and wastage charges. We are totally dedicated to all our greatest assets - our customers and we are grateful to them for our success.

The Super Success story of Saravana Stores has its humble beginning in the year 1970 at Chennai, founded by a Team, consisting of father Mr.Shanmuga Sundara Nadar, with a capital raised from a successful business stint at Ceylon(Sri Lanka), joined by his sons from his native, a little known small village called Panicka Nadar Kudiyiruppu(PNK) in Tuticorin District, M/s Yogaratnam, Rajaratnam, Navaratnam, and Selvaratnam, setting foot & shop at Ranganathan street, Mambalam(later renamed as Thyagaraya Nagar, T.Nagar for short), in Chennai.

The original name of the shop was “Shanmugam Stores” operating from an area of 720 sq.ft., at door no.36, Ranganathan Street , originally selling only household vessels made of aluminium, brass, copper, iron, and stainless steel, with a staff strength of only 10.

By the year 1976, with the business expanding, the second shop under the name “Saravana Stores” (the name that became later, almost a synonym for T.Nagar – a prime retail market hub) at door no.13, Ranganathan Street – a three floored building operating from a floor space of about 6000 sq.ft. area, selling household vessels with a staff strength of 60.

In 1978, the entry to textiles business was made under the name “Shanmugam Textiles”, at door no. 36, Ranganathan Street, with the floor space of the business expanding to 1500 sq.ft.

Around this time, Dr.Y.Navaratnam deciding to pursue his professional interest left the team, with the rest to carry on the business interests with even more zeal and steam.

By the year 1983-84, Saravana Stores business had grown, operating now on a floor space of about 18,000 sq.ft. area, spread over a three storeyed building.

April, 1987, saw the birth of another shop, selling textiles with the focus on sarees, situated at door no.45, Ranganathan Street. By September, 1987, other textile items got included with the business growing, and by the year 1990, the shop included the readymade textile items.

The year 1993 saw the commencement of the Jewellery division at 14, Ranganathan Street. They say in Sales: If you can’t compete…at least corrupt and confuse the customer. That was experienced with the induction of this jewellery division. With the growth & the popularity, came along some disparaging & damaging remarks, and a negative propaganda about the quality of the gold jewellery sold by Saravana Stores, raised in the marketplace by some vested interests, to thwart and confuse the customers who were offered some excusive customer friendly deals such as offering gold in Chennai at Bombay rate. Undaunted, but responded to this situation with a masterly stroke! How? By being a pioneer and installing a Gold Carat Meter(Unheard-of in this part of the country at that time) at their jewellery shop premises in 1994. An open challenge made to anybody to check & confirm the true quality of the gold sold which was declared to be 91.6 purity (which was not conformed by even by some big names around that time!). Thus it amply proved by Saravana Stores, that an unjustified criticism can also be a blessing in disguise!

With the expansion of textile goods business during the year 1994, warranted the addition of door no.44, Ranganathan Street, and for the first time products such as bags & footwear items were included.

The year 1996 saw the jewellery division getting bigger & better, and alongside Saravana Stores experimenting with purified bottled water business, setting up sweets & savories sections, and opening restaurants offering food & refreshments at very affordable & attractive rates.

The year 1998 saw the addition of adjoining door no.43, to accommodate the business expansion of their existing operations of textile business at door nos.44 & 45, Ranganathan Street.

Saravana Stores Advertisiments

Saravana stores is a chain of retail stores located in the heart of Chennai, India. It sells textiles, jewellery, vessels, leather goods and other wide range of products. It was started in 1970 named as “Shanmugam Stores” selling only household vessels made of aluminium, brass, copper, iron, and stainless steel, with a staff strength of only 10. In 1976, they expanded, the second shop under the name “Saravana Store" which becomes a huge success in Chennai. The founder of Saravana Stores is Mr.Selvarathinam, died in 2003 following which his elder brothers namely Rajarathinam, Yogarathinam takes control of their different shops.

The company's tagline is 'Good Quality at Reasonable Cost'. Saravana Stores usually uses famous actors in their ads to showcase their store. Some of the stars who was shown in their ads are Samantha, Suriya, Sneha, Shriya, Tamana etc.,

 

Saravana Stores Thanga Nagai Maaligai,
115, Usman Road,
T.Nagar,
Chennai - 600017.

E-Mail : sst@saravanastores.in

Phone no : 044-24356060, 24356061

Fax : 24358585