About Shanmuga Nadar
Lived 1903 – 1969 (aged 65–66). Shanmuga Nadar was an Indian businessperson.
Shanmuga Nadar (1903-1969) was an Indian entrepreneur from the southern city of Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu. He along with his cousin Ayya Nadar is credited for transforming the small village of Sivakasi into a thriving industrial town. He was the founder of Kakka (or Kaliswari) firework industry. He was the chairman of Sivakasi municipality between 1952 and 1955. In 1922, he along with Ayya Nadar went to Calcutta to learn matchmaking and opened industries in Sivakasi upon their return.
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Who was Shanmuga Nadar?
Indian entrepreneur, chairman of Sivakasi municipality
When was Shanmuga Nadar born?
Shanmuga Nadar was born in 1903.
When did Shanmuga Nadar die?
Shanmuga Nadar died in 1969.
What was Shanmuga Nadar's occupation?
Shanmuga Nadar was a businessperson.
What nationality was Shanmuga Nadar?
Shanmuga Nadar was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shanmuga Nadar. https://biography.guide/shanmuga-nadar/
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