CUMI, a part of the 124-year-old Murugappa Group, began as an abrasives company in 1954. Through value chain integration, CUMI has evolved into a mines-to-market company with operations encompassing mining, power generation, fusion, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution.

With a legacy of over seven decades, CUMI has cultivated and expanded its businesses across various geographies and cultures. Operating as a ‘glocal’ player, CUMI maintains a global vision while preserving local ethos, reflecting a commitment to fostering environments and opportunities that allow local regions to thrive. This vision and commitment has enabled CUMI to build enduring relationships and networks, establishing it as a leading materials science engineering company.

CUMI’s extensive network provides employees with opportunities to experiment, learn, innovate, and contribute to business and communities. The Company is dedicated to being a world-class solutions provider in abrasives, electrominerals, industrial ceramics, super refractories, and energy storage materials. Central to CUMI’s mission is the commitment to ‘Making a Material Difference.

The two platforms for community interventions are

Rural Healthcare Program

Welcome to our Free Rural Healthcare Program! Our comprehensive team consists of a qualified doctor (MBBS), a compassionate female nurse, a skilled lab technician, and a reliable driver.

We offer advanced test facilities, including ECG and basic pathological tests, ensuring accurate diagnoses. 

Each month, we cover 10 villages, visiting each village once a week and providing healthcare services to two villages per day.

Annually, we treat approximately 18,000 patients, making a significant impact on rural communities. 

All our services are completely free of cost, as we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone.

Join our initiative to support and improve the health of rural residents. Your involvement and contributions can help us expand our reach and continue providing free medical services.

Together, we can create healthier communities and brighter futures.

ASK Centre (Attitude, Skill & Knowledge Development Centre)

Set up in the same year, 2015, ASK Centre supports all demographic segments of the local community to address their respective needs. Various programmes are designed to help children, youth, women and the elderly. It includes community teaching, extracurricular training, skill training, elderly care, awareness on socially-relevant areas and career guidance.