Ethics and transparency played a very important part in all of KSN's undertakings. The Sanmar Group is known for these values?the very qualities that reflected KSN's character.
KSN reached the zenith in all he touched. His close and long association with Denmark resulted in his appointment as the Honorary Consul for Denmark in South India, a position he held from 1975 to 1989. KSN was the first Indian to hold the post.
KSN was the first Indian to be knighted by Her Majesty, the Queen of Denmark, in 1983.
Founder President of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Southern Region and Vice President of the Apex body in 1969-70, and President of the Hindustan Chamber of Commerce and Industry during 1975-76, KSN was honoured as a distinguished citizen by several organisations.
For all his accomplishments, KSN spoke of his achievements as providential. He was considerate to everyone without a trace of condescension and generous without a trace of ostentation.
"If I may offer some advice, while the immediate success of any business depends on the business model, the environment, and the efficiency of management, over the long-term, it is my sincere belief gained from over six decades of corporate management experience, that ethics and transparency are the two values that should not be sacrificed under any circumstances. High standards on these two heads have enormous spin-off benefits for business both direct and indirect. Apart from the grace of providence, I believe it is these values that have made me whatever I am today."
- KSN