Shri Vinodh Kumar

Shri Vinodh Kumar

Managing Director

Shri Vinodh Kumar, born on November 18, 1969, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a prominent Indian business entrepreneur and the Managing Director of the Sugal Group, a pioneering company that has played a significant role in shaping India's lottery industry. His journey is marked by a commitment to business excellence and a deep-rooted dedication to philanthropic endeavors.


Education and Early Life:

Shri Vinodh Kumar's educational foundation was laid at A.M. Jain College in Chennai, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1990. His passion for business management and corporate governance led him to undergo specialized training at the prestigious Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad. This training equipped him with the necessary skills to navigate the complex landscape of business operations and corporate responsibilities.

Involvement in Family Business:

Being the younger son of Sri N. Sugalchand Jain, Shri Vinodh Kumar joined the family business in 1990 and quickly emerged as an integral part of its management. Over the course of more than three decades, he has been actively engaged in overseeing various facets of the Sugal Group's diversified interests. Founded in 1971, the Sugal Group has ventured into multiple sectors, including Real Estate & Warehousing, Lottery & Gaming, Information Technology, Shares & Commodity Broking, and Education.

Entrepreneurial Vision:

At the helm of the Sugal Group, Shri Vinodh Kumar has been a driving force behind its commitment to delivering excellence and maintaining the highest standards of service and quality across all business domains. His leadership has enabled the group to achieve significant milestones, and his strategic acumen has guided its expansion into new verticals.

The Sugal Group has established the following companies

Siyat Holdings Pvt Ltd - Holding Company
Summit Online Trade Solutions Pvt Ltd - Online Lotteries
Skill Lotto Solutions Pvt Ltd - Lottery Distributors
Skilrock Technologies Pvt Ltd - Software, Gaming
Sugal&Damani Foundations Pvt Ltd – Windmills
Sugal&Damani Share Brokers Ltd - Stock Broking& Real EstateDhruv Communication LLP - Mobile Distribution and retail stores
Ankur Foundation Pvt Ltd - Real Estate
Infinite Megawatts Pvt Ltd - Solar generation

Philanthropic Contributions:

Vinodh Kumar's commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond business operations, as he extends constructive and steadfast support to numerous charitable initiatives that aim to uplift the underprivileged and provide crucial support in areas of healthcare and education. These initiatives are facilitated through a series of Trusts that have been established by the Sugal Group, each with a distinct focus on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. His dedication to improving lives and uplifting the underprivileged in society underscores his humanitarian ethos.

He is the Trustee of

  • Singhvi Charitable Trust conducts free dental, eye and health camps, provides assistance on need basis to poor people to undergo medical treatment, give medicines etc. e
  • Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation identifies, encourages and honours the individuals and institutions who are doing selfless service by presentingfourannual Mahaveer Awardscarrying a cash component of Rs.10 Lakhs each with a memento and a citation.
  • Vidhya Jyothi Trust is running 3 schools under the banner SJNS Jain Group of Schools Chennai, Tamil Nadu and 2 colleges under the banner Mahaveer Institute of Technology & Science (MITS), Pali, Rajasthan. Shri Vinodh Kumar is the Correspondent of SJNS Jain Group of Schools
  • Jains India Trust, grants scholarship to deserving students of Jain community, provide stipend to students pursuing higher studies in Jainology and providing financial assistance to needy Jain women.
  • Empathy Foundation, the CSR initiative of M/s Sugal and Damani, works mainly in the field of providing educational infrastructure and in providing Healthcare services in rural Maharashtra and in the slum areas of Greater Mumbai.
  • GanadipathyTulsi’s Jain Engineering College (GTEC):Shri Vinodh Kumar is the Treasurer of GanadipathyTulsi’s Jain Engineering College (GTEC), Kaniyambadi, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu.
  • Inaugurated in 2019, Maharishi Vidya Mandir, a component of the GanadipathyTulsi's Jain Engineering College, has been established to provide high-quality schooling.

Diverse PhilanthropicEngagements:

Shri Vinodh Kumar is actively involved in various organizations that focus on community and social service, education, health, and medicine. His roles in these organizations are as follows:

  • Blue Cross of India - Executive Member
  • G.Vimala Foundation Trust - Trustee
  • GanadipathyTulsi’s Jain Engineering College, Vellore - Treasurer
  • Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Vellore - Trustee, Treasurer
  • People for Animals - Trustee
  • Rajasthan Educational Foundation - Life Trustee
  • Voluntary Health Services - Trustee

His diverse roles in these organizations reflect his commitment to making a positive impact across various sectors, ranging from animal welfare and education to healthcare and community development. Shri Vinodh Kumar's journey from an enterprising entrepreneur to a dedicated philanthropist is an inspiring narrative of business acumen intertwined with a profound commitment to social welfare. His vision, leadership, and contributions continue to uplift the lives of countless individuals, leaving an indelible mark on society.