Dr. Boby Chemmanur was born on May 26, 1964. He is an Indian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social influencer from Thrissur, Kerala. He is the Chairman of Chemmanur International Group-the multi-business conglomerate with interests in jewelry, finance, real estate, and hospitality. With innovation, social programs, and business acumen on his side, Boby Chemmanur is a household name in Kerala and some parts beyond.

Early Life and Education

Born into the Chemmanur family which has been in the jewelry trade since 1863, Boby was introduced to the world of commerce at a tender age. He was educated in Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Thrissur, and later graduated with a degree in commerce at Vimala College. The solid background in commerce helped him in modernizing the family concerns with a global outlook.

Business Cook

Boby Chemmanur entered the jewelry trade by taking over the reins of Chemmanur Jewellers in the early 1980s. The brand grew all over India and abroad and introduced peculiar schemes like Gold-on-Wheels and gold saving plans under his leadership. He is also known for hosting football legend Diego Maradona in India for brand promotions.

Diversifying his business, Boby established ventures such as Oxygen Resorts and Chemmanur Credits and Investments Ltd., offering services in sustainable tourism and finance. His shrewd business acumen guided him to the acquisition of major awards, such as the Kerala Business Icon Award and the Best Businessman Award.

Philanthropic Activity and Social Work

Boby founded the Chemmanur Charitable Trust, which offers healthcare, education, and housing for the poor. A prominent venture arising from this trust is Life Vision Charity Homes, which looks after the homeless. He also founded "Sitar for Mental Health" and was the organizer for marathons that created awareness about organ donation concepts, for which he acquired a Guinness World Record for conducting the longest awareness run ever.

Personal Life and Interests

Boby is married to Smitha Boby and lives a balanced personal life. His daughter, Anna, is a model and is married to Malayalam actor Sam Sibin. Standing 5 feet 9 inches tall, Boby is also a fitness enthusiast and avid marathon runner. He enjoys Kerala cuisine, reading motivational books, and conducting health-awareness campaigns.

Awards and Recognition

Boby Chemmanur has been the recipient of many prestigious awards, including:
Mother Teresa Award (2012)
Rajiv Gandhi Puraskar
Global Keraleeyan Award
Humanitarian Award
Rashtriya Samman Puraskar

His life saw a bad patch with the January 2025 arrest in a sexual harassment case, a big media circus over a human interest story.

Net Worth and Luxury Lifestyle

Having a net worth in the range of ₹600–700 crore, Boby maintains a fleet of expensive automobiles like the DC Avanti, Lexus RX 350h, Ford F-650, Range Rover Velar, and Sport.

Social Media Presence

Dr. Boby is a very active social media personality, with over a million followers on Instagram (@dr.boby_chemmanur), Facebook, and YouTube, connecting with the public and building on his various social initiatives, inspiring new generation minds.