A City at a Turning Point
For decades, Coimbatore’s economic identity has been defined by manufacturing, textiles, and engineering-led entrepreneurship. In recent years, however, the city has entered a phase of measured transformation—positioning itself as a credible destination for IT services, technology firms, and organised commercial development. This shift has been propelled by policy initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and growing interest from enterprises seeking alternatives to saturated Tier-I markets.
As demand patterns evolve, attention has increasingly turned toward developers capable of delivering large-scale, compliant, and future-ready commercial infrastructure. Among them is Tanny Shelters Private Limited, led by Managing Director Sivaraman Kandasamy, whose strategic evolution mirrors Coimbatore’s own economic transition. Industry observers note that this shift aligns closely with the Tamil Nadu government’s broader push to strengthen Tier-II cities as decentralised growth engines for technology and services.
From Residential Roots to a Commercial Focus
Tanny Shelters established its early footprint in Coimbatore through residential developments—villas, apartments, and gated communities—earning credibility through consistent execution in a competitive mid-sized market. Over the past decade, the company has delivered more than 500,000 sq. ft of residential space.
As Coimbatore’s commercial and IT-oriented requirements expanded, particularly for Grade-A and technology-enabled office spaces, the company undertook a strategic reassessment of its long-term growth trajectory. Under Sivaraman Kandasamy’s leadership, Tanny Shelters began transitioning beyond housing into organised commercial development—a move informed by a long-term view that Coimbatore’s talent base, cost advantages, and quality of life position it well to absorb institutional commercial growth outside traditional metropolitan centres.
Rather than a departure from its core philosophy, the move represented an expansion in scale and complexity—applying the same execution discipline to a new asset class aligned with the city’s emerging demand.
A ₹700-Crore Commitment to Growth
A defining milestone in this transition was the signing of a ₹700-crore Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu for the development of IT and commercial infrastructure in Coimbatore. For a regionally rooted developer, the commitment marked a decisive shift toward institutional-scale projects aligned with state-level economic objectives.
The proposed investment encompasses the development of purpose-built IT parks, Grade-A office spaces, and integrated business environments. Employment generation—both direct and indirect—forms a central pillar of the planned developments, reinforcing the broader economic impact beyond real estate.
While execution is phased over multiple years, the scale of the commitment positions Tanny Shelters among the more significant private-sector contributors to Coimbatore’s commercial expansion.
Key Projects Under Development
Tanny Shelters’ current commercial pipeline exceeds 1.7 million sq. ft, spread across three major developments:
TANNY CAG Tech Park (400,000 sq. ft), Saravanampatti – Designed to cater to IT services firms, engineering companies, and enterprise offices seeking efficient floor plates within an established technology cluster.
TANNY SENCO Info Park (925,000 sq. ft), Othakalmandapam – The company’s largest project to date, envisioned as a consolidated business campus combining scale, accessibility, and modern workspace planning within Coimbatore’s IT corridor.
TANNY INFINI Business Park (400,000 sq. ft), Saravanampatti – Planned as a flexible commercial ecosystem accommodating startups, mid-sized enterprises, and global firms adapting to evolving work models.
Collectively, these projects reflect a strategic shift from standalone buildings toward integrated commercial ecosystems.
Addressing a Market Gap
Coimbatore has witnessed growing interest from IT services companies, BPOs, engineering design firms, fintech enterprises, and outsourcing operations. While demand has strengthened steadily, the supply of large, contemporary, and institutionally compliant commercial spaces has remained relatively limited.
Developments undertaken by Tanny Shelters aim to bridge this gap by introducing scale, standardisation, and long-term leasing potential—key considerations for corporate and institutional occupiers. The ripple effects extend beyond real estate, influencing employment, ancillary industries, and Coimbatore’s positioning as a cost-effective alternative to Tier-I cities.
Leadership and Strategic Direction
Sivaraman Kandasamy’s leadership is widely characterised as methodical and execution-driven. Rather than pursuing rapid or speculative expansion, the company’s strategy emphasises phased development, risk-managed growth, and alignment with long-term demand fundamentals.
This approach positions Tanny Shelters not as a disruptive entrant, but as a steady, credible participant in Coimbatore’s evolving commercial landscape—scaling in parallel with the city’s economic trajectory.
Looking Ahead
As new commercial assets become operational, Coimbatore’s gradual transition into a diversified business and technology hub continues to unfold. The city’s evolution is being shaped by a combination of policy support, infrastructure investment, developer participation, and enterprise confidence.
Within this broader context, Tanny Shelters exemplifies how locally rooted developers are adapting to structural changes in the regional economy. The long-term success of its commercial portfolio will ultimately be measured by occupier demand, asset performance, and seamless integration into Coimbatore’s expanding business ecosystem.
FACT BOX | TANNY SHELTERS – COMMERCIAL SNAPSHOT
Company: Tanny Shelters Private Limited
Managing Director: Sivaraman Kandasamy
Headquarters: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Residential Portfolio (Completed):
• 500,000+ sq. ft
Commercial Portfolio (Under Development):
• 1.7 million+ sq. ft
Key Projects:
• TANNY CAG Tech Park – 400,000 sq. ft
• TANNY SENCO Info Park – 925,000 sq. ft
• TANNY INFINI Business Park – 400,000 sq. ft
Investment Commitment:
• ₹700 crore (MoU with Government of Tamil Nadu)
“Our focus has been on creating commercial spaces that grow alongside Coimbatore’s economy—supporting employment, enterprise expansion, and the city’s evolution into a sustainable business hub, rather than reacting to short-term market cycles.”
— Sivaraman Kandasamy