Shri R.G. Chandramogan, the visionary entrepreneur behind Hatsun Agro Product Ltd, has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award for his outstanding contributions to Trade and Industry. As the founder of India’s largest private-sector dairy company, Chandramogan has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the country’s dairy and frozen food landscape.
Starting with a small ice cream business in the 1970s, R.G. Chandramogan built a household name—Arun Ice Creams—which later evolved into Hatsun Agro. Today, his company operates across India and exports to 60+ countries, empowering thousands of dairy farmers and creating vast employment opportunities.
Under his leadership, Hatsun Agro expanded its portfolio to include milk, curd, ghee, paneer, and frozen food, with brands like Arokya, Hatsun, Arun, and Ibaco becoming staples in Indian households.
Chandramogan’s business model places farmers at the core. His direct procurement system, transparent pricing, and technological interventions have helped improve rural livelihoods and ensure consistent quality for consumers.
“I believe scale with integrity is the way to serve both the market and the community,” said Chandramogan in a recent interview.
The Padma Shri is a well-deserved honor for a man who not only built a dairy empire but also set benchmarks in quality, sustainability, and ethical entrepreneurship. His contributions reflect the spirit of Make in India, self-reliance, and inclusive growth.
Shri R.G. Chandramogan’s journey is a testament to Indian entrepreneurship at its best—vision-driven, value-centered, and people-focused. His Padma Shri award is a celebration of innovation that feeds, empowers, and inspires.
