Date: 15 October 2024

Venue: Arvind Chettinad Snacks Manufacturing Unit



At Rajapalayam Young Entrepreneurs Club (RYEC), every industrial visit is an opportunity to learn—not just about business processes, but also about values that make businesses truly impactful. Our recent visit to Arvind Chettinad Snacks was one such experience, blending tradition, innovation, and heartfelt inspiration.



About the Visit

Arvind Chettinad Snacks is renowned for preserving the rich culinary legacy of Chettinad through its authentic snack varieties. During our visit, members got an up-close look at how these traditional recipes are transformed into high-quality products for the modern market.



Key Highlights

• Witnessing the Manufacturing Process:

  From ingredient preparation to frying, seasoning, and packaging, the entire process was systematic yet rooted in authentic methods. Members learned how consistency and quality are maintained while scaling traditional snacks for wider distribution.
• Inclusion at Its Best – A Humbling Experience:

  What truly touched everyone was discovering that 25% of their workforce are visually impaired individuals employed in the packaging section. Watching them work with unmatched precision, speed, and dedication was a heartwarming and humbling moment. Their skills were so remarkable that even fully able-bodied individuals found it hard to match their efficiency.
• Operational Insights & Values:

  The management shared their vision of not just running a business, but creating meaningful employment opportunities and giving back to the community. Their model of combining business with social responsibility left a strong impression on every attendee.



Key Takeaways

• Scaling a traditional product requires balancing authenticity with modern quality standards.
• True business excellence includes creating opportunities for differently-abled individuals and fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Efficiency and productivity are driven by skill, dedication, and values—not just technology.



Why This Visit Stood Out

More than just a factory tour, this visit was a real-life lesson in how businesses can blend tradition, quality, and inclusivity. For RYEC members, it was an unforgettable experience that broadened their perspective on what it truly means to build a successful and meaningful enterprise.







At RYEC, we believe that entrepreneurship is about creating value—not just for customers, but for the community as well. Industrial visits like this reinforce that belief.

Want to be part of such inspiring learning experiences? Join RYEC and grow with a community that believes in meaningful business