Gopalakrishna Machani

Dr. Gopalakrishna Machani, Managing Director, M.G.Brothers Automobiles Pvt Ltd.

He is the 3rd Generation leader of the 96-yearold MGB Group. I firmly believe that genuine growth comes from stepping out of one’s comfort zone. This belief led me to explore unfamiliar territories. I diversified from the automobile industry into construction, residential real estate, game zones, amusement, retail, and F&B. This move also diversified the business profile of the MGB group.

In 2016, we inaugurated the MGB Felicity Mall, one of the largest malls in Andhra Pradesh, introducing many national and international brands to the Nellore district. The mall has received several awards, including:

• ‘Best Upcoming Mall Award– South India’ by The Activation Venues Forum
•  ‘Most Number of Events Done (non-metro) Award’ by The Activation Venues Forum
•  ‘Most Admired Shopping Centre of the Year’ by Images Retail Forum
•  ‘Best Mall Occupancy Optimization Award’ by Images Retail Forum
• ‘Best Festive Decor’ at the Activation Venues Forum- TAVF
• ‘Excellence in Shopping Mall Award’ by Economic Times

Personal Achievements:

• Received the – India’s Greatest Leaders 2018- 19 Award from Her Excellency Ms. Stefania Costanza, Consul General for Italian Republic and His Excellency Mr. Juan José Cortez Rojas, Ambassador of Plurinational State of Bolivia at Pride of the Nation Summit – India’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2018–19 & 12th Edition of Asian Business and Social Investor Forum 2018–19 held at Taj Lands End Hotel at Mumbai on 16th September 2019, listed in the 100 greatest leaders under the category emerging leader ( under 40 years).
• Received – National Award for Marketing Excellence for the category ‘ Young Achiever Of the Year 2020’ by The Chief Marketing Officer( CMO ) Asia.
• Received – ‘India 500 Quality Leader Awards 2020’ , INDIA 500 is a National level recognition acknowledges the best 500 young entrepreneurs and MSME companies for their achievements and quality outcomes
• Participated in the formation of National Retail Policy presented by Kearney and CII through SCAI , key recommendations were made conformation of a separate single window regulatory body for shopping malls approvals and operations, taxation & relaxations , special finance arrangements , Powers supply regulations and on timings of operation.

Speaking Engagements:

• Economic Times Retail Forums
• India Food Forum
• India Fashion Forum
• SCAI Seminars
• Shopping Centres Next (IRF) Conducted Master classes with IRF trust mark certified program at Shopping Centres Next. Delivered speeches at over 20 educational institutions on various aspects of leadership, self-awareness, meditation, and wellness.

Memberships and Role in Professional Organizations:

• Appointed as Director for The Shopping Centres Association of India ( SCAI )
• Founding member of SCAI- Serves as Director at the Heartfulness institution, a non-profit organization focusing on spiritual enlightenment.
• Lifetime member of Red Cross and Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA)

Company Profile of MGB Group:
The MGB Group, established in 1928 by Machani Gangappa in Yemiganur, Andhra
Pradesh, diversified its business under the guidance of Padmashree Machani Somappa.
The group, initially a Tata Motors dealership, now operates in manufacturing, real estate,
retail, and many other industries. With a legacy of 96 years, the group operates in Andhra
Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, with an annual turnover exceeding Rs. 700 crores. The
group has been ranked #57 in 2018 and #61 in 2019 out of 15,000 auto dealers in India by the
Economic Times. The group believes in giving back to society and established MG Charities in 1974. MG
Charities is dedicated to the upliftment of the underprivileged, following the vision of Machani
Somappa, focusing on providing fundamental needs such as drinking water, medicine, and
education.
Websites-
• www.mgbrothers.com
• www.mgbfelicitymall.com
• http://mgcharities.in/