Members Bioprofile

KRISHNAMACHARI, SHRI T. T., B.A., Cong., (Madras—Tiruchandur—1962):  S. of Shri T. T. Rangachari; B. at Madras, November 26, 1899; ed. at Madras Christian College, Madras University; Widower; 4 S.; Entered business after graduation; Member, Madras Legislative Assembly, 1937—42; Member, Central Legislative Assembly, 1942—45; Member, Constituent Assembly and Provisional Parliament, 1946—52; Member, First Lok Sabha and Second Lok Sabha; Minister of Commerce and Industry, 1952—1955; Minister of Commerce and Industry and Iron and Steel, 1955-56; Minister of Finance and Iron and Steel, 1956-57; Minister of Finance, from 17th April, 1957 to 18th February, 1958; At present Union Minister without Portfolio; Member of the Indian Financial Delegation to London in 1948; Contributes article to newspapers and magazines on various subjects.

Hobbies:  Books, music and gardening.

Clubs:  Member, Delhi Gymkhana Club, Cricket Club of India, Bombay, Lawley Institute, Ootacamund and Bangalore Race Club, Bangalore.

Travels abroad:  U.K.

Permanent address:  “Kripalaya”, 13, Agaram Road, Tambaram, Madras.

[Returned Unopposed]