About Us

Lakshman Devaraj

Entrepreneur · Business Leader · Visionary

Born on 1 January 1978 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Lakshman Devaraj is the founder and proprietor of AV Tiles Company, one of Chennai's leading destinations for premium tiles, sanitaryware, terracotta products, and innovative roofing solutions.

2006
AV Tiles founded
10 yrs
Australia experience
MBA
Business foundation

After completing his Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) and Master of Business Administration (MBA), Lakshman began his professional career in the international financial sector. He spent ten years in Australia, specializing in the foreign exchange (Forex) industry, gaining valuable experience in business management, financial markets, customer relations, and global business practices.

Driven by his passion to build a customer-centric enterprise in India, Lakshman returned to Chennai and founded AV Tiles Company in 2006. Starting with a clear vision of delivering premium-quality products backed by exceptional service, he transformed AV Tiles into a trusted name in the building materials industry.

Lakshman Devaraj portrait
The Times of India award recognition
Award

Best Tile Shop

The Times of India

Recognized for leadership in quality and customer satisfaction.

Builder Association of India recognition
Award

Best Customer Service

Builders Association of India (BAI)

Honoured for exceptional service standards across every project.

Our Philosophy

Customer-first, always.

One of the defining characteristics of Lakshman's leadership is his strong emphasis on customer experience. This philosophy has earned AV Tiles a loyal customer base and an outstanding reputation in the industry.

Beyond business, Lakshman is an active member of the business community and believes in the power of networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. He actively participates in organizations such as Tamil Vanigam Group and BNI (Business Network International), contributing to entrepreneurship, business development, and professional growth initiatives.

“Success is not measured by the size of the business, but by the trust you earn from every customer you serve.”

Lakshman Devaraj Thilak
92
SRI Rating

Highest in class

15°C
Reduction

Surface temperature

25yr+
Lifespan

No re-coating needed

MBM Premium Product Quality Tested Badge

Our Promise

Quality Tested. Customer Approved.

Every MBM cool roof tile undergoes rigorous quality testing before reaching your rooftop. From solar reflectance index (SRI) validation to durability stress tests, we ensure each tile meets the highest industry standards, so you can build with complete confidence.

100%
Tested

Every batch verified

SRI 92
Certified

Solar reflectance

Zero
Defect

Quality assurance

Visual Heat Comparison

Drag the center handle to compare the surface temperatures

Traditional Roof Surface55°C
MBM Cool Roof Surface
MBM Cool Roof Surface35°C

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