The Chennai Silks

The Chennai Silks is a renowned retail chain of textile showrooms in South India, especially Tamil Nadu, known as the “largest textile kingdom” in the region . Founded in 1962 by A. Kulandaivel Mudaliar, the business evolved from a modest khadi store into a sprawling conglomerate under the SCM Group, with over 50,000 employees and more than 50 showrooms across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, Puducherry, and beyond.

They offer a wide-ranging collection for men, women, and children under one roof: wedding silks, designer sarees, cotton and silk sarees, dress materials, ethnic wear, formal and casual attire, dhotis, shirts, et. Their integrated operations include spinning, knitting, printing, embroidery, and an in-house supply chain—servicing both domestic shoppers and international export clients (e.g., Decathlon, Carrefour, Hanes) .

Highlights & Achievements

• In 2007, they set a Guinness World Record for creating the most expensive silk saree (~₹41 lakh), featuring reproductions of Raja Ravi Varma painting.

• Their retail footprint spans major cities with massive multi-floor showrooms offering a curated shopping experience—from bridal wear and couture collections to kids’ clothing and men’s fashion .

• The brand emphasizes authentic quality, holding certifications like Silk Mark and Handloom Mark, alongside ISO 9001 standards.

In essence, The Chennai Silks blends tradition and modern retailing—offering an immersive, family‑friendly shopping destination with a legacy rooted in weaving heritage and large-scale, vertically‑integrated operations.