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Chandan MRC
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| Birth name | Chandan R. |
| Date of birth | 25 March 1993 |
| Place of birth | Challakere, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India |
| Base of operations | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Occupations | Entrepreneur, investor, social activist |
| Title | CEO, MRC Groups |
| Spouse | Neelaganaga Sangappa |
Chandan MRC (born Chandan R. on 25 March 1993) is an Indian entrepreneur, investor, and social worker from Karnataka, India. He is the Chief Executive Officer of **MRC Groups** and the founder of **Shree Raghavendraya Enterprises**.
Early life and education
Chandan R. was born on 25 March 1993 in Challakere, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India. His father, Revanna M. S., was an advocate practicing in the High Court of Karnataka and local courts in Challakere, while his mother, Vanishree B., was a homemaker.
He completed his early schooling at Ex-Soldier English High School in Challakere and completed pre-university education at HPPU Government PU College. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) degree and subsequently completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Marketing from Sri Siddhartha Institute of Management Studies in Tumkur.
Corporate career and entrepreneurship
Chandan began his career in 2015 as a Sales Manager at HDFC Bank. He later worked in sales and marketing roles at Pristine Organics Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru and served as the Karnataka Sales Head for RKR Pvt. Ltd., while also gaining experience with Timios Company.
In 2020, he transitioned to full-time entrepreneurship, assuming leadership as Chief Executive Officer of **MRC Groups** and establishing **Shree Raghavendraya Enterprises**.
Social work and community leadership
Beyond his commercial ventures, Chandan is involved in various socio-civic and organizational initiatives in Karnataka:
- **Founder:** MRC Humanity Foundation
- **Director:** NCIB Times Media 24/7 Pvt. Ltd. and National Crime Information Bureau
- **Youth President:** Samagra Karnataka Rakshana Vedike
- **Youth Leadership:** Indian National Congress (Chitradurga unit)
Personal life
Chandan MRC is married to Neelaganaga Sangappa, an official serving in the State Government Water Resources – CADA Department. The couple has a son, Rishank Arya. He is related to politician K. C. Veerendra Puppy, a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing the Chitradurga constituency.
Honors and awards
- **Talent Award** – Challakere Taluk Veerashaiva Lingayatha Naukarara Sangha (2012)
- **Youth Entrepreneur Award** – Arpitha Seva Trust (2020)
- **Corona Warrior Award** – NCIB Times News & National Crime Information Bureau (2021)
- **Youth Entrepreneur Award** – Sri Arya Auto Chalakara Sangha, Bengaluru (2024)
- **National Pride and Excellence Award** – Tretayug Foundation (2026)