India's Richest People 2026 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#1,028- Wealth
- ₹2,600 Cr
- Company
- Sundaram Finance
Current companies 6 active board seats
Past companies 8 historical roles
Total affiliations 14 Since Aug 1976
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About Santhanam Viji
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Santhanam Viji is a Director at Sundaram Finance Limited (since 1986), Director at Trichur Sundaram Santhanam & Family Private Limited (since 2017) and Whole-Time Director at Brakes India Private Limited (since 2010), and holds 3 more current directorships. The companies operate in Financial Services, Automotive and Manufacturing. The 6 current companies with reported revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹33,445 Cr; the largest is Sundaram Finance Limited at ₹9,873 Cr (FY 2026). Earlier, Santhanam Viji was a Director at Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co. Limited (2000–2024) and Nominee Director at Sundaram Trustee Company Limited (2003–2022) and 6 more.
Viji Santhanam is #1,028 among India's richest people (2026), with wealth of ₹2,600 Cr.
DIN 00139043
Primary Designation Director
Industry Financial Services
First Appointment 30 Aug 1976
Oldest Company Age 97 yrs
Largest company Sundaram Finance Limited · ₹9,873 Cr (FY 2026)
Combined revenue ₹33,445 Cr across 6 companies
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Current companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sundaram Finance Limited L65191TN1954PLC002429 | Director | 17 Jan 1986 | 1954 | ₹9,873 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
 Trichur Sundaram Santhanam & Family Private Limited U35923TN2017PTC119549 | Director | 16 Nov 2017 | 2017 | ₹9,536 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
 Brakes India Private Limited U35999TN1962PTC004928 | Whole-Time Director | 01 Apr 2010 | 1962 | ₹8,361 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
 Wheels India Limited L35921TN1960PLC004175 | Director | 31 Jul 1986 | 1960 | ₹5,488 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
| Sundaram Dynacast Private Limited U28920TN1993PTC025794 | Director | 30 Oct 1993 | 1993 | ₹181 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
 T.V. Sundram Iyengar & Sons Private Limited U34101TN1929PTC002973 | Director | 30 Aug 1976 | 1929 | ₹6.39 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
Previous companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co. Limited U67200TN2000PLC045611 | Director | 22 Aug 2000 | 2000 | Active | |
 Sundaram Trustee Company Limited U65999TN2003PLC052058 | Nominee Director | 08 Dec 2003 | 2003 | ₹2.21 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
| Tsf Investments Limited L65100TN1993PLC025996 | Director | 16 Feb 2017 | 1993 | ₹160 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Sundaram Home Finance Limited U65922TN1999PLC042759 | Director | 02 Jul 1999 | 1999 | ₹957 Cr (FY 2022) | Active |
 Iit Madras Research Park U73100TN2006NPL059651 | Director | 15 Dec 2009 | 2006 | ₹94.69 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Sundaram Composite Structures Private Limited U36100TN2010PTC076378 | Director | 30 Jun 2010 | 2010 | ₹27.85 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
| Flometallic India Private Limited U28113TN2010PTC075244 | Director | 05 Apr 2010 | 2010 | ₹332 Cr (FY 2022) | Amalgamated |
 Sundaram Industries Private Limited U65991TN1943PTC002656 | Director | 30 Nov 1978 | 1943 | ₹589 Cr (FY 2021) | Amalgamated |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santhanam Viji
Santhanam Viji currently holds 6 directorships: Sundaram Finance Limited (Director, since 17 Jan 1986, revenue ₹9,873 Cr (FY 2026)); Trichur Sundaram Santhanam & Family Private Limited (Director, since 16 Nov 2017, revenue ₹9,536 Cr (FY 2026)); Brakes India Private Limited (Whole-Time Director, since 01 Apr 2010, revenue ₹8,361 Cr (FY 2026)); Wheels India Limited (Director, since 31 Jul 1986, revenue ₹5,488 Cr (FY 2026)); Sundaram Dynacast Private Limited (Director, since 30 Oct 1993, revenue ₹181 Cr (FY 2026)); and 1 more.
Santhanam Viji was first appointed on 30 Aug 1976 as Director at T.V. Sundram Iyengar & Sons Private Limited. The most recent appointment on record is 16 Nov 2017 at Trichur Sundaram Santhanam & Family Private Limited.
The 6 current companies of Santhanam Viji that report revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹33,445 Cr: Sundaram Finance Limited ₹9,873 Cr (FY 2026); Trichur Sundaram Santhanam & Family Private Limited ₹9,536 Cr (FY 2026); Brakes India Private Limited ₹8,361 Cr (FY 2026); Wheels India Limited ₹5,488 Cr (FY 2026); Sundaram Dynacast Private Limited ₹181 Cr (FY 2026); and 1 more.
Santhanam Viji held 8 earlier board appointments: Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co. Limited (Director, 22 Aug 2000 to 28 Jun 2024); Sundaram Trustee Company Limited (Nominee Director, 08 Dec 2003 to 12 Dec 2022); Tsf Investments Limited (Director, 16 Feb 2017 to 27 Aug 2018); Sundaram Home Finance Limited (Director, 02 Jul 1999 to 31 Oct 2019); Iit Madras Research Park (Director, 15 Dec 2009 to 28 Oct 2015); and 3 more.
The current boards of Santhanam Viji's companies include Anuradha Rao (Sundaram Finance Limited), Ayalur Natarajan Raju (Sundaram Finance Limited), Balasubramanian Bhavani (Sundaram Finance Limited), Ganesh Lakshminarayan (Sundaram Finance Limited), Harsha Viji (Sundaram Finance Limited), Kshama Fernandes (Sundaram Finance Limited), among others.