Milestones Of SSKL

2005

The business was started as a partnership firm called “Sai Silks.”
1st showroom of the flagship brand Kalamandir was inaugurated on 28th September at Ameerpet, Hyderabad, Telangana.

2008

Kalamandir brand was expanded to Bangalore, Karnataka. 2 showrooms of Kalamandir were inaugurated on 4th January at Jayanagar & Malleshwaram

2011

Brand Mandir’s 1st premium showroom was inaugurated on 13th February at Banjara Hills Hyderabad, Telangana
Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks showroom was inaugurated on 31st July at Chickpet, Bangalore, Karnataka

2012

Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks showroom was inaugurated on 18th October at Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
Kalamandir was awarded “Master Brand Award” by CMO Council
& CMO Asia
Kalamandir Foundation was awarded “Best CSR Practice Award” by Responsible Business Awards
Prasad Chalavadi (CMD) was awarded “Rising Entrepreneur Of The Year” by Power Brands Rising Stars Awards
SSKL was awarded the “Retailer Of The Year (Traditional Wear – Fashion & Lifestyle) Award by the Asia Retail Congress.

2013

Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks showroom was inaugurated on 1st February at Jayanagar, Bangalore, Karnataka
Kalamandir was awarded the “Indian Power Brand Award” by Power Glamme Awards
Kalamandir was awarded “Most Admired Fashion Retailer Of The Year (South)” by Images Fashion Awards
Prasad Chalavadi (CMD) was awarded the “Gem Of India Award” by 73rd All India Achievers Conference
Prasad Chalavadi (CMD) was awarded the “Inspirational Leaders Of New India Award” by Power Glamme Awards
SSKL was awarded the “Arch Of Excellence Award” by the 73rd All India Achievers Conference
Kalyan Annan (Whole-time Director) was appointed as a non-official member of the Handloom Board Of India

2014

Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks showroom was inaugurated on 14th March at Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Our Flagship Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks showroom was inaugurated on 3rd November at Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana
Kalamandir was awarded “India’s Most Dynamic & Progressive Fashion Retailer” by Images Fashion Awards

2015

Kalamandir was awarded the “Business Leader Award In Retailing (Apparels)” by TV5
Kalamandir was awarded “Most Admired Fashion Retailer Of The Year (South)” by Images Fashion Awards
Kalamandir was awarded “Retailer Of The Year (Fashion & Lifestyle) – Retail Excellence Awards” by the Asia Retail Congress.
Kalamandir Foundation was awarded the “Best Overall CSR Practices Award” by Global CSR Excellence & Leadership Awards.
Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks was awarded “Best Retail Design Of The Year” by the Franchise Awards.
Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks was awarded “Indian Fashion Apparel Speciality Store” by VM&RD Retail Design Awards.
Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks was awarded “Most Admired Fashion Retailer Of The Year (South)” by Images Fashion Awards.
Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks was awarded “Pioneer In Ethnic Retail Business – Retail Excellence Awards” by Asia Retail Congress.
Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Best Silk Store)” by the Times Of India

2016

Kalamandir was awarded the “Fast 50 Brand In Lifestyle Award” by The Pride Of India Summit.
Kalamandir was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Family Store)” by the Times Of India.
Prasad Chalavadi (CMD) was awarded “Social Entrepreneur Of The Year” by the Clean & Green India Awards.
Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Best Silk Store)” by the Times Of India.

2017

1st showroom of the flagship brand KLM Fashion Mall showroom was inaugurated on 21st September at Ameerpet, Hyderabad, Telangana.
KLM Fashion Mall showroom was inaugurated on 23rd September at Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana.
Kalamandir was awarded “India’s Most Promising Brand” by WCRC Awards.
Kalamandir was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Family Store)” by the Times Of India.
Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Best Silk Store)” by the Times Of India.

2018

9th KLM Fashion Mall showroom in 2018 was inaugurated on 23rd December at Saroornagar, Hyderabad, Telangana.
KLM Fashion Mall was awarded “Most Admired Retailer Of The Year, Store Design & VM Category” by Images Retail Awards.
KLM Fashion Mall was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Affordable Fashion Brand)” by the Times Of India.
Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Best Silk Store)” – Times Of India.

2019

KLM Fashion Mall was awarded “Most Admired Affordable Fashion Retailer Of The Year” by Images Fashion Awards.
Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks was awarded “Most Admired Fashion Design Concept Of The Year” by Images Fashion Awards.
KLM Fashion Mall was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Affordable Fashion Brand)” by the Times Of India.
Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Best Silk Store)” by the Times Of India.

2020

KLM Fashion Mall was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Affordable Fashion Brand)” by the Times Of India.
Mandir was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Best Designer Store)” by the Times Of India.
Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Best Silk Store)” by the Times Of India.

2021

KLM Fashion Mall was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Affordable Fashion Brand)” by the Times Of India.
Mandir was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Best Designer Store)” by the Times Of India.
Prasad Chalavadi (CMD) was awarded “Sustainable Designer Of The Year” by Global Spa The Fit & Fab Show.
SSKL was awarded “Trusted Group Of The Year, Textiles & Garments” by the Make In India Emerging Leader Awards.
Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks was awarded “Best Silk Store” by Radio City Hyderabad City Icon Awards 21-22.
Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks was awarded the “Retail Icon Award (Best Silk Store)” by the Times Of India.

2022

SSKL received the "Most Admired Company Of The Year" honor from CMO Global's Business Leader Of The Year Awards.

Milestones of SSKL