Mahalingam graduated from NIT Trichy with a degree in Chemical Engineering and then obtained his masters from IIM Calcutta. He is currently a Partner and the Managing Director of T.S. Mahalingam & Sons (TSM) Finance Division. TSM is a diversified business group with interests in financial service distribution, sale and service of automobiles, real estate development, and real estate advisory services.
Mahalingam is passionate about supporting children’s education and work done in health care services. He is also an avid reader and traveler, and has a keen interest in investing.