Hallmark Business School (HBS), established in 2008 by the Sivakami Ramasamy Educational, Health & Charitable Trust and promoted by Vallalar Borewells, Trichy, is the first standalone business school in Tiruchirappalli. The institution was founded by Shri R. Krishnamurthy, M.A., M.Ed., a teacher, philosopher, educationalist, and visionary leader, with the objective of delivering quality, value-based management education and nurturing socially responsible leaders. HBS is currently led by Sri. J. Jayaraman, CEO and Managing Trustee, who continues to uphold the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and leadership development.
HBS is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, and approved by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. It offers a two-year, full-time MBA program designed to integrate business theory by critical skills, experiential learning, and action-oriented approaches. The program provides dual specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources Management, Operations, and Business Analytics, along with sectoral specializations in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Infrastructure and Real Estate Management, Tourism Management, and Entrepreneurship Development.
Over the past 18 years, HBS has earned a strong reputation for excellence in management education and research, emerging as a trusted destination for aspiring management professionals in the region. The institution is ISO 9001:2015 certified and accredited by NAAC with a B++ Grade (Cycle-1), reflecting its adherence to quality standards in academic delivery and institutional governance.
At HBS, education extends beyond the classroom, with a strong emphasis on holistic personality development and ethical values. The institution continuously strives for excellence by fostering creativity, social sensitivity, and professional competence among students. Industry engagement is strengthened through MoUs, certification programs, skill development initiatives, industrial visits, internships, consultancy projects, and active faculty–industry collaboration.
HBS also promotes a vibrant culture of research and innovation through student and faculty projects, conferences, seminars, conclaves, and entrepreneurship initiatives. In parallel, the institution remains committed to social responsibility through village adoption programs, health awareness campaigns, and various CSR activities. With focused placement support and career-oriented training, HBS prepares its students to excel as professionals, innovators, and responsible leaders, contributing meaningfully to industry and society.
To be a leading Business School in India, mentoring value-driven leadership.
To achieve excellence in Business Education through dissemination of expert Knowledge, sharing experiences and preparing the future business leaders and Entrepreneurs, through a life-oriented education programme which rests on sound business and social ethics.


