Chennai, 26 June 2026: Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (Chola), the financial services arm of Murugappa Group, has been listed in the prestigious 2025 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 list, a ranking of India’s most valuable companies based on their value creation and contribution to the India’s economic growth.
The recognition underscores Chola’s consistent growth, robust financial performance, focus on customer-centricity. It also highlights the company’s role in supporting India’s evolving financial services sector and reinforces its positioning among India’s leading financial institutions.
Mr. Vellayan Subbiah, Executive Chairman, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company said, “This recognition reflects the trust and confidence placed in us by our customers, partners, investors, and employees. It is also a testament to our continuous commitment to responsible growth, innovation, and financial inclusion. As we continue to expand our reach and enhance our offerings, we remain committed to driving sustainable growth, improving financial access, and creating long-term value for all our stakeholders.”
Over the years, Chola has built a diversified portfolio spanning vehicle finance, loan against property, home loans, SME loans, consumer durables loans, gold loans, Secured Business & Personal Loans, Investment advisory services, stock broking and various other financial services, serving millions of customers across India. The company continues to focus on expanding its reach across geographies while strengthening its footprint across the country, with focus on responsible growth, operational excellence, and customer-focussed innovation.
About Cholamandalam Investment and Finance
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (Chola) was incorporated in 1978 as the financial services arm of the Murugappa Group. Chola commenced business as an equipment financing company and has emerged as a comprehensive financial services provider offering vehicle finance, loan against property, home loans, SME loans, consumer durables loans, gold loans, Secured Business & Personal Loans, Investment advisory services, stock broking and various other financial services to customers.
Chola operates from 2452 touch points across India, with assets under management above INR 242630 Crores.
The mission of Chola is to enable customers to enter a better life. Chola has a growing clientele of over 43 lakh happy customers nationwide. Since its inception and growth, the company has kept a clear eye on its values. The basic tenet of these values is a strict adherence to ethics and a responsibility to all those within its corporate ambit – customers, shareholders, employees and society.
For more details, please visit www.cholamandalam.com
About Murugappa Group
A 125-year-old conglomerate with presence across India and the world, the INR 902 billion (90,178 crore) Murugappa Group has diverse businesses in agriculture, engineering, financial services and more.
The Group has 10 listed companies: Carborundum Universal Limited, CG Power & Industrial Solutions Limited, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Limited, Coromandel International Limited, E.I.D.-Parry (India) Limited, NACL Industries Limited, Shanthi Gears Limited, Tube Investments of India Limited, and Wendt (India) Limited. Other major companies include Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited and Parry Agro Industries Limited. Brands such as Ajax, Hercules, BSA, Montra, Montra Electric, Mach City, Chola, Chola MS, CG Power, Shanthi Gears, CUMI, Gromor, Paramfos, Parry’s are part of the Group’s illustrious stable.
Abrasives, technical ceramics, electrominerals, electric vehicles, auto components, fans, transformers, signalling equipment for railways, bicycles, fertilisers, sugar, tea, and several other products make up the Group’s business interests.
Guided by the Five lights — integrity, passion, quality, respect, and responsibility — and a culture of professionalism, the Group has a workforce of 94,041employees.
For more information, visit www.murugappa.com
