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Chandan MRC
Chandan MRC (born Chandan R.; 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.
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| Born | 25 March 1993, Challakere, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India |
| Birth name | Chandan R. |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Investor, Social worker |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Organization | MRC Groups, Shree Raghavendraya Enterprises |
| Title | Chief Executive Officer, MRC Groups |
| Net worth | ₹2 crore (estimated) |
| Spouse | Neelaganga Sangappa |
| Children | Rishank Arya |
| Parents | Revanna M. S., Vanishree B. |
| Relatives | K. C. Veerendra Puppy |
Early life and education
Chandan MRC was born on 25 March 1993 in Challakere (Taluk), Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India. His father, Revanna M. S., was an advocate who practiced in the Karnataka High Court and the Challakere court. His mother, Vanishree B., is a homemaker.
After the death of his father, the family experienced financial hardship and lost much of their property due to debts. During this time, Chandan supported his family by operating a ration shop in Challakere while continuing his studies.
He completed his schooling at Ex-Soldier English High School in Challakere. He later studied at HPPU Government PU College in Challakere and obtained a Bachelor of Business Management (BBM). He subsequently pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Marketing from the Sri Siddhartha Institute of Management Studies in Tumkur.
Career
Chandan MRC began his professional career in 2015 as a Sales Manager at HDFC Bank. After working there for about six months, he left the position and moved to Bengaluru in search of broader professional opportunities.
He later joined Pristine Organics Pvt. Ltd., where he worked for around one and a half years in sales and marketing. During this period, he also started a small-scale business selling coffee powder to support his daily expenses.
He subsequently worked with Timios Company and later joined RKR Pvt. Ltd., where he served as the Karnataka Sales Head. Alongside his corporate career, he gradually developed his own entrepreneurial ventures.
In 2020, he left his corporate employment to focus entirely on entrepreneurship. He became the Chief Executive Officer of MRC Groups and established Shree Raghavendraya Enterprises.
Other roles
Chandan MRC has also been involved in several organizational and social initiatives, including:
- Director – NCIB Times Media 24/7 Pvt. Ltd.
- Director – National Crime Information Bureau
- Youth President – Samagra Karnataka Rakshana Vedike
- Bengaluru Sanchalakaru – Sri Rama Kshetra Dharmasthala
- Youth Leader – Indian National Congress (Chitradurga)
- Founder – MRC Humanity Foundation
Awards and recognition
Chandan MRC has received several awards and recognitions for his entrepreneurial and social contributions:
- Talent Award – Challakere Taluk Veerashaiva Lingayatha Naukarara Sangha (2012)
- Organizer Award – Elysia 2K15, Sri Siddhartha Institute of Management Studies, Tumkur
- Youth Entrepreneur Award – Arpitha Seva Trust (2020)
- Corona Warrior Award – NCIB Times News (2021)
- Corona Warrior Award – National Crime Information Bureau (2021)
- Youth Entrepreneur Award – Sri Arya Auto Chalakara Sangha, Bengaluru (2024)
- National Pride and Excellence Award – Tretayug Foundation (2026)
Personal life
Chandan MRC is married to Neelaganga Sangappa, who works as a superintendent in the State Government Water Resources – CADA Department. The couple has a son named Rishank Arya.
His sister, Sushmitha R., is married to Madhu R., and he has a nephew named Samrat Avyan M.
He is also related to Indian politician K. C. Veerendra Puppy, a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing the Chitradurga constituency.