1935
Wikipedia ↗Father M.G. Muthu Born
Born in Thisayanvilai, Tirunelveli district.
Timeline
Chronological overview of key milestones in Maran Muthu's career and the MGM Group's expansion
1935
1957
Madras Port Headload Worker
M.G. Muthu begins work as a headload worker at the Madras Port.
1963
1963
MGM Official ↗MGM Group Founded
MGM Group founded by M.G. Muthu as a logistics company.
1967
Birth of Nesamani Maran Muthu
Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
1991
1991
MCA ↗Director, MGM Logistics
Appointed Director, MGM Logistics and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
1993
1993
MCA ↗Director, MGM Agro Farm & Benefit Fund
Joined MGM Agro Farm and MGM India Benefit Fund boards.
1998
Hot Air Balloon Rides at Dizzee World
MGM Dizzee World introduces hot air balloon rides to Chennai a first for the city.
1999
1999
Marrybrown ↗Marrybrown & Jurong Bird Show
Marrybrown India's first outlet opens in Chennai; Jurong Bird Show of Singapore introduced to India at Dizzee World.
2003
2003
MCA ↗Director, MGM Marrybrown
Appointed Director, MGM Marrybrown Family Restaurants India.
2004
2004
MCA ↗Director, MGM Wineries & Distilleries
Joined the board of MGM Wineries and Distilleries.
2009
2009
MGM Official ↗MGM Anand Becomes Group MD
Brother MGM Anand assumes role of Group Managing Director.
2011
2011
MCA ↗Director, MGM Global Solutions
Appointed Director, MGM Global Solutions.
2017
2017
MGM Hotels ↗Acquisition of 5 Scotland Hotels
Decisive entry into European hospitality with acquisition of 5 hotels in Scotland.
2018
May 23, 2018
The Hindu ↗Passing of Dr. M.G. Muthu
Chevalier Dr. M.G. Muthu, Founder and Chairman, passes away.
2021
November 2021
MGM Hotels ↗Gran Muthu Almirante Beach Hotel
Opens in Guardalavaca, Cuba.
2023
February 2023
ANI News ↗Acquisition of 4 Kenyan Hotels
From Sun Africa Hotel Group including Lake Naivasha Country Club and Keekorok Lodge, Masai Mara.
2025
August 2025
MGM Hotels ↗Entry into Jamaica
Grand Muthu Club Caribbean Runaway Bay opens.
2025
2025
TripAdvisor ↗TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice
MGM Muthu Hotels receives awards for properties in Kenya, Cuba, and Portugal.
2026
March 2026
The Tribune ↗Leadership Philosophy Published
Maran Muthu's leadership philosophy published across 8 national media outlets including The Tribune, The Wire, and ANI News.
Note: This timeline includes major publicly documented events. All dates and details are sourced from MCA records, news archives, and official MGM Group publications.