A Legacy of Excellence Since 1938

Mr. PK Chandrasekaran Chetty was honoured with a prestigious recognition award by the Honourable Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Banwarilal Purohit, acknowledging M/S PK Vaduvammal as one of the most reputed and oldest steel trading houses in Chennai, India.

Established in 1938, PK Vaduvammal has grown through decades of trust, integrity, and excellence in the steel trading industry. Today, the company proudly continues its journey under the leadership of the fourth generation, driven by progressive, sustainable business practices and a strong commitment to quality.

With the continued blessings and values passed down from our founder grandparents and parents, we remain deeply grateful to all our business associates and partners who have stood by us through the years. We look forward to strengthening these relationships and building a future founded on trust, reliability, and long-term collaboration.

1938
Birth of Vaduvammal

PK Vaduvammal was established as a steel trading firm by Vaduvammal Shri. Ezhumalai Chettiar.

1950
Appreciation

We had expanded our operations to Madras, shipping steel and related products via rail from Jamshedpur, known as India's "Steel City," where the first TATA steel plant was located.

1957
Baby Boomers

P.K. Chandrasekaran Chettiar, son of Shri. Ezhumalai Chettiar, joined the business after graduating from Madras University. He spearheaded geographical expansion within southern India.

1984
The Era of Exponential Growth

Shyamsunder Chetty, son of P.K. Chandrasekaran Chettiar, had joined the firm, leading to exponential growth. We diversified our offerings into Scrap Metal Recycling, Aluminium Alloys, Silicon Metal, Bituminous products, and Building Material Solutions, creating a global network based on trust.

1994

Mohana Shyamsunder, wife of Shyamsunder Chetty, became a full-time partner, overseeing monitoring, costing, accounts, and administrative functions.

2000

This year we marked a significant milestone as we achieved fifty crore revenue in INR.

2005

We achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 100 crores in revenue in INR, marking another successful target reached.

2006 to 2012

We served as JSW Steel Ltd.'s Liaison and Project Sales Agent, handling major accounts nationwide.

2012

Our CEO traveled to Iran to finalize a long-term contract for Bitumen supply with India's largest Bitumen supplier.

2013
Petrochemicals & Bitumen

Leveraging our continuous research in the petrochemical sector and expertise in Bitumen trading, we established the first-of-its-kind bitumen smelting processing plant in Manali, Chennai.

2015
Recycle Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Idea was Born

We established a commodity trading office in Singapore to trade recycled ferrous and nonferrous products globally, aligning with the urgent need for decarbonization and green steel initiatives.

2016
Gen Z

Ashwath Shyam, representing the fourth generation, joined our firm after completing his undergraduate studies in economics at Loyal College and obtaining a master's in business from the University of Birmingham, U.K.

2017
Agro Business

Nishanth Yedanapalli, Shyamsunder's son-in-law, joined us and initiated a new business vertical focusing on tech-based agro solutions; you can explore more at www.purecrop.com. Additionally, we became gold members of BIR, ISRI, and MRAI, enhancing our connections within the global recycling community.

2018
Agro Business

We ventured into China to explore opportunities in Silicon Metal, expanding our reach and product portfolio.

2019-2020

Faced with the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, we adapted and persevered, continuing to serve our clients and navigate the changing landscape.

2021

Our revenue crossed 175 crores in INR (21 USD million), marking a significant milestone in our financial growth and stability.

2022

We diversified our business by launching Building Material Solution services, adding value to our offerings and meeting diverse client needs.

2023

Reflecting our ongoing growth, we relocated to a new office space in Anna Salai CBD, symbolizing our commitment to excellence and expansion in the industry.

The People Behind Our Legacy

Our strength lies in our people. With experienced leadership and a skilled team, PK Vaduvammal continues to deliver dependable service, quality products, and lasting relationships built on trust and excellence.

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