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| N. Srinivasan | |
|---|---|
| Name | N. Srinivasan |
| Birth date | 23 December 1945 |
| Birth place | Chennai |
| Nationality | India |
| Occupation | Industrialist; Sports administrator; Former chairman |
| Known for | Chairman of The India Cements Limited; President of Board of Control for Cricket in India; Owner of Chennai Super Kings |
N. Srinivasan is an Indian industrialist and cricket administrator who led a major cement conglomerate and held senior roles in national and international cricket governance. He is notable for his tenure in the leadership of The India Cements Limited and the Board of Control for Cricket in India, as well as ownership links to the Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings. His career intersected with institutions such as the International Cricket Council, the Supreme Court of India, and corporate networks across Mumbai, Chennai, and New Delhi.
Born in Chennai, Srinivasan attended local schools before enrolling at Madras Christian College and later at University of Madras where he studied engineering and management-related subjects. He pursued advanced studies with exposure to industrial training programs linked to organizations such as Indian Institute of Technology Madras and professional bodies including The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India through executive courses and industry seminars. His formative years included connections to regional industrial families in Tamil Nadu and interactions with figures from Indian business circles such as counterparts at Larsen & Toubro and Tata Group companies.
Srinivasan built his business career at The India Cements Limited, advancing from managerial roles to become managing director and later chairman, overseeing operations in locations like Karur, Villupuram, and plant sites across Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. Under his stewardship, the company expanded through acquisitions, joint ventures and capital projects, engaging with institutions such as the Reserve Bank of India for financing, the Securities and Exchange Board of India for compliance, and exchanges including the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India. He navigated corporate governance issues involving boards, shareholders and family stakeholders, engaging with legal and advisory firms and interacting with conglomerates including Aditya Birla Group and Shree Cement in the competitive landscape.
Srinivasan served in senior positions within Indian cricket governance as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and played roles at the International Cricket Council level, participating in meetings alongside administrators from England and Wales Cricket Board, Cricket Australia, and the Pakistan Cricket Board. He was associated with the Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings as principal owner through corporate entities and presided over state-level bodies such as the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association. His tenure involved interactions with players and officials from the Indian cricket team, coaches like John Wright and administrators such as Shashank Manohar and N. Srinivasan contemporaries in the cricketing world, and engagement with tournament structures including the Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Srinivasan's administration became the center of high-profile disputes, including allegations of conflict of interest related to ownership of an Indian Premier League franchise while holding office in the Board of Control for Cricket in India, leading to scrutiny by the Supreme Court of India and commissions constituted by the Court. The investigation and subsequent decisions involved interactions with legal figures and counsel appearing in forums such as the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court of India, and referenced precedents in sports law involving entities like the International Olympic Committee and governance reforms advocated by personalities such as Lalit Modi critics and supporters. Outcomes included suspension orders, rebukes, and reinstatements affecting franchise participation in IPL seasons, drawing commentary from media houses including The Times of India, The Hindu, and ESPNcricinfo.
Srinivasan's family includes children and relatives active in business and sports administration, with connections to other industrial families across Tamil Nadu and corporate boards associated with conglomerates such as Reliance Industries and regional partners. He and his family have engaged in philanthropic activities directed toward healthcare and education institutions including hospitals and colleges in Chennai and surrounding districts, collaborating with NGOs and trusts often interacting with entities like Indian Red Cross Society and charitable arms of regional foundations. His social and civic engagements have brought him into contact with political and civic leaders from Tamil Nadu and national forums in New Delhi.
Category:Indian industrialists Category:Indian cricket administrators