Welcome to HBS

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.

vision

To be a leading Business School in India, mentoring value-driven leadership.

Mission

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.

About Founder

Shri R. Krishnamurthy, M.A, M.Ed., is the founder of Hallmark Business School. He was a teacher, guide, philosopher, an educationalist and a visionary leader, who established this institution with the vision of imparting quality management education and creating value-driven leaders.

Managing Trustee Message

At Hallmark Business School, we are deeply committed to imparting holistic and quality education that nurtures competent, confident, and socially responsible managers for the future. Our focus extends beyond academic excellence to the development of character, leadership, and ethical values essential for success in a dynamic business environment. As the saying goes, “Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” At HBS, we strive to cultivate the right blend of ability, motivation, and attitude, empowering our students to excel as all-round professionals and responsible leaders.

- Jayaraman, B.Com

Director’s Message

At Hallmark Business School, our mission is to provide quality education that shapes competent business leaders and successful entrepreneurs for a rapidly evolving global economy. We are committed to academic excellence supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure, a learner-centric ecosystem, and highly qualified faculty members drawn from diverse domains with rich industry exposure and strong research orientation. Our curriculum is designed to enhance managerial, analytical, and leadership skills through experiential learning and industry engagement. With focused mentoring and robust industry partnerships, we ensure quality placements and career readiness. As Peter Drucker aptly said, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” At HBS, we empower our students to create their future with confidence and purpose.

Dr. P. Aranganathan, B.E., MBA., Ph.D.,

Advisor's Message

Hallmark Business School is a young business school that has made a positive impact on people, corporate and society in a short period of time. With an emphasis on creating business ready managers & leaders, HBS has traversed many boundaries to develop its own expertise in fast-tracking management education.

Dr. E. Ramasamy, M.Tech., Ph.D.

Governing Council Members

CEO/ Director
Chennai Container Terminals Limited
Mr. K. Ennarasu
Managing Director
RIBO Industries Private Limited
Mr. R. Senthilnathan
Vice Principal (Academic), Associate Professor of Commerce
St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli  
Dr. F. R. Alexander Pravin Durai
Director
Crowntech Surface treatment and Crowntech Surface finishing.
Mr. S.Veeraragavan
Managing Trustee
Sivagami Ramasamy Educational and Charitable Trust
Mr. J. Jayaraman