About us
From Humble Beginnings to a Multi-Industry Group
The S.G.J. Group of Companies traces its origins to the early 20th century, when our late founder, Shri. S. G. Jayaraj, began his entrepreneurial journey as a general merchant in Kodaikanal — one of Tamil Nadu’s prominent hill stations. With foresight, determination, and a strong work ethic, he steadily expanded his business interests — laying the foundation for what would become a respected multi-industry business house.
By the 1920s, the Group had entered the transport sector — a move that marked a significant turning point in its growth. Over the decades, the business diversified into automotive sales and service, distribution, and infrastructure-related activities — earning a reputation for reliability, professionalism, and customer trust.
The Group’s automotive legacy was further strengthened in the mid-20th century with dealerships for leading vehicle brands, petroleum products, and agricultural and construction equipment — reinforcing its position as a trusted construction equipment dealer and automotive lubricant distributor.
Building on the founder’s vision, the Group’s growth was further consolidated under the leadership of the late Shri. G. J. Rathinasamy and later by Mr. R. Jayakumar Jayaraj, who played a pivotal role in expanding and diversifying the business across automotive, distribution, and allied sectors.
Today, with close to a century of experience, the S.G.J. Group of Companies continues to evolve by combining its legacy values with modern business practices. The next generation — Ms. Kavita Rebecca, Mr. Ranjit Zachariah, and Mr. Ajit Christopher, the daughter and sons of Shri. R. Jayakumar Jayaraj — is actively involved in managing the operations of the Group’s various businesses, ensuring continuity of values while driving the organisation forward with a focus on long-term partnerships, customer trust, and sustainable growth.
About S.G.J. Distributors Private Limited
S.G.J. Distributors Private Limited represents the Group’s focused distribution arm — playing a key role in strengthening its presence in the automotive and allied sectors. Through this entity, the Group serves as an authorised distributor for reputed brands — ensuring efficient supply, strong channel relationships, and dependable after-sales support.
Backed by decades of operational expertise and a deep understanding of regional markets, S.G.J. Distributors Private Limited supports businesses and customers across select districts of Tamil Nadu. The company’s distribution operations are built on reliability, transparency, and long-standing partnerships with principals and customers alike.
Vision
Mission
To run right and successful business activities by:
- Striving for right profits for the organisation
- Having fair standards for all employees
- Having a positive impact on all stakeholders and society at large
- Having a positive spiritual influence
This is all achieved by establishing high values within the organisation for being effective stewards of all the resources entrusted to us.
Core Values
Integrity
Humility
Excellence
Generosity
Relationships
Leadership Profile
Mr. R. Jayakumar Thomas Jayaraj
The eldest son of Shri. G.J. Rathinasamy and eldest grandson of the founder, Shri. S.G. Jayaraj, Mr. Jayakumar joined the business in 1975. A graduate in Mechanical Engineering from REC, Trichy, he has been the driving force behind the group’s modern expansion, providing the strategic vision that has sustained our growth for over four decades.
Ms. Kavita Rebecca
Daughter of Shri. R. Jayakumar Thomas Jayaraj, Kavita Rebecca brought extensive expertise to the customer care operations of the group, with the experience she gained in ICICI and Exposure Communications (P) Ltd. She holds a B.Com from Women’s Christian College and an MBA from MEPCO. She successfully manages a FabIndia franchise in Madurai.
Mr. Ranjit Zachariah
Ranjit Zachariah is instrumental in managing and strengthening the Group’s operational and strategic initiatives. With hands-on involvement across multiple businesses, he contributes to improving efficiency, enhancing customer engagement, and driving long-term value creation across the organisation.
He holds a degree in Production Engineering and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Family Business). He joined the family business in 2008 and has been actively involved in managing operations across the group’s automotive, equipment, and allied business verticals.
Mr. Ajit Christopher
Ajit Christopher represents the next generation of leadership within the Group. Actively involved in overseeing business operations, he plays a key role in driving growth across the organisation’s diversified verticals while upholding the legacy of service, integrity, and long-term relationships established by earlier generations.
He holds a degree in Production Engineering and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Family Business). He joined the family business in 2009 and has since been closely involved in strengthening operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives across multiple group entities.
Awards & Recognition
