he is indeed safeguarding the retailer "SUBHIKSHA", which belongs to "HIS" state... (READ - http://www.rediff.com/money/2007/feb/05bspec.htm)... In March, 1997, opened first store in Thiruvanmiyoor in Chennai, By March 1999, 14 stores, expanded to 50 stores by June 2000. In the next two years, had 120-130 stores across Tamil Nadu. Today, have 145 stores all over Tamil Nadu. Already term themselves India's largest retail chain store with 500-plus stores & plan to have 1,000-plus stores by the end of this year.