Founder’s Note – Shri CA A. Raghavendra Rao

Shri CA A. Raghavendra Rao, the Chairman of the Srinivas Group, is a distinguished Chartered Accountant, educationist, and visionary entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Chief Patron of the A. Shama Rao Foundation, established with the mission of imparting quality and sustainable education to all. Under his leadership, the foundation sponsors the Srinivas Group of Colleges, fostering academic excellence across diverse fields.

A pioneer from the region, Shri Raghavendra Rao began his career in Chartered Accountancy in 1965 and established M/s Raghavendra Chartered Accountants, now with seven branches across India. He has served in key leadership roles, including Secretary of the Canara Chamber of Commerce (1983–84), Vice-President and President of the same, and various advisory positions in industry and government committees.

Shri Raghavendra Rao’s entrepreneurial initiatives extend beyond finance and education. He set up Hotel Srinivas, the first pure vegetarian 3-star hotel in Karnataka, and has been instrumental in the growth of multiple professional institutions, including Srinivas College of Hotel Management, Srinivas College of Physiotherapy, Srinivas Institute of Technology, and numerous other colleges under the Srinivas Group.

Over the decades, he has been recognized for his contributions to education, commerce, and society, receiving awards such as the Rajyotsava Award by the Government of Karnataka and multiple accolades from academic and cultural organizations.

Shri Raghavendra Rao continues to expand his vision for education with plans for medical, dental, and fine arts institutions, always emphasizing excellence, innovation, and societal development.