The Monarch group was started by Mr. Salim Dawood, in the year 1988. Who is also the Current Chairman and Managing Director. Born and brought up in Kerala, Mr. Dawood completed his education with a commerce degree. Over the years he has built the Group to its high position, receiving awards along the away. Some of the awards he stands to hold are the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award and the Honest Tax Payer Award – Government of Karnataka.