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R.Balachandran

Ramachandran Balachandran(March 16,1917-January3,1995) was the chief executive of Cominco Binani Zinc Ltd-part of the Binani Group of Companies- in Aluva in Kerala state in India. Mr.Balachandran was one of the leading exponent of management techniques and wielded tremendous influence and clout in Kerala with his honest and straight forward approach.

The 1970's in Kerala State was really troubled times for the Corporates.During those times, Kerala was primarily an Agrarian state.Industrial climate was alien to the workers and Union leaders.It was in such a scenario that Balachandran who was heading Cominco Binani Zinc Ltd- part of the Binani Group- made a telling impression in the State.

The 1970’s & early 1980’s were extremely difficult times for Corporates in Kerala. Strikes, violence & agitation by Trade unions were the norms in Industries. Balachandran with his approach of fairness & firmness set a new management trend. Other company executives looked upto him for help & guidance. His No nonsense approach earned the praise of even the State Govt. Recognition & honours came after him. He became the President of The Cochin Chamber of Commerce & was a member of the Apex body of ASSOCHAM. He was nominated as a member of the Southern Railway Board & was the Chairman of the National Metallurgical Convention in 1973. He became the President & Patron of the Bharathi Tamil Sangam. Continuing his interests in sports, he became the President of the Ernakulam Cricket Association. He was the chief architect in raising funds for the construction of the “Vivekananda hall” in Kalady Ramakrishna Mutt. No major event in Kerala went without his presence & guidance. He set a Management trend in the Kerala Industrial circles & for his efforts,his name figured in the Marquis Who’s who in the world.