H.C. Krishna Kumar Sagar (ಎಚ್.ಸಿ. ಕೃಷ್ಣಕುಮಾರ್ ಸಾಗರ್) is a Mysuru-based entrepreneur, Congress leader and community figure, and the founder of Chennamma Ajji Cold Pressed Oils. He is the sole proprietor of Sumithra Steels & Cement in Mysuru, currently serves as a General Secretary of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), and is the Treasurer of the Vokkaliga Sangha, Mysuru.
Quick facts
| Full name | H.C. Krishna Kumar Sagar |
| Born | 6 December 1974 |
| Home town | Mysuru, Karnataka, India |
| Education | B.Com., Banumaiah's College, Mysuru |
| Known for | Founder, Chennamma Ajji Cold Pressed Oils; Proprietor, Sumithra Steels & Cement |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Current roles | General Secretary, KPCC; Treasurer, Vokkaliga Sangha, Mysuru |
| Family | Married, with two sons, including H.K. Sukruth Sagar |
Early life and education
Krishna Kumar Sagar was born on 6 December 1974 and grew up in Mysuru. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Banumaiah's College, Mysuru, before entering business in the city.
Business career
Sumithra Steels & Cement
His main business is Sumithra Steels & Cement, a steel and cement supply business in Mysuru of which he is the sole proprietor. The Star of Mysore has referred to him as "H.C. Krishna Kumar Sagar of Sumithra Steels and Cement."
Chennamma Ajji Cold Pressed Oils
He founded Chennamma Ajji, a Mysuru brand of traditional wood-pressed (gaana) cooking oils. The idea behind the brand is simple: bring back the chemical-free, slow-pressed oils that Karnataka households used for generations, and deliver them to homes across Karnataka and India.
Other ventures
- An Indian Oil petrol bunk at Hosahundi Gate, near the APMC Yard, Bandipalya, Mysuru
- Real-estate businesses in Mysuru, including a portfolio of more than 20 rented commercial and residential spaces across the city
- A packaged drinking-water bottling plant, currently being set up
Across steel, cement, fuel retail, real estate and food products, the group's holdings are valued at over ₹100 crore.
Political career
Krishna Kumar Sagar is a long-standing member of the Indian National Congress in Mysuru.
- 2018 – Mysuru City Corporation election: He contested Ward 58 as the Congress candidate and lost to the BJP's Sharath Kumar by just 8 votes (Star of Mysore).
- 2019 – Lok Sabha campaign: He took part in the Congress–JD(S) roadshow in Mysuru supporting C.H. Vijayashankar (Mysuru Mithra).
- 2020–21: He is recorded as a contributor to the Indian National Congress in the party's donation disclosures (MyNeta).
- 2023 – Karnataka Assembly election: He was among the Congress ticket aspirants for the Chamundeshwari constituency (Asianet News Kannada).
- Present: He serves as a General Secretary of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC).
Community work
He is the Treasurer of the Vokkaliga Sangha, Mysuru. He has also taken part in community events in the city, including as a special invitee at a Vishwa Manava Vokkaligas Welfare Association programme in October 2018 (Star of Mysore).
ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ
ಎಚ್.ಸಿ. ಕೃಷ್ಣಕುಮಾರ್ ಸಾಗರ್ ಅವರು ಮೈಸೂರಿನ ಉದ್ಯಮಿ ಮತ್ತು ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಮುಖಂಡರು. ಅವರು ಚೆನ್ನಮ್ಮ ಅಜ್ಜಿ ಗಾಣದ ಎಣ್ಣೆ ಬ್ರ್ಯಾಂಡ್ನ ಸಂಸ್ಥಾಪಕರು ಹಾಗೂ ಸುಮಿತ್ರಾ ಸ್ಟೀಲ್ಸ್ ಅಂಡ್ ಸಿಮೆಂಟ್ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಮಾಲೀಕರು. ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಅವರು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರದೇಶ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಸಮಿತಿಯ (ಕೆಪಿಸಿಸಿ) ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಮತ್ತು ಮೈಸೂರು ಒಕ್ಕಲಿಗರ ಸಂಘದ ಖಜಾಂಚಿ ಆಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಮೈಸೂರಿನ ಬನುಮಯ್ಯ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿ.ಕಾಂ ಪದವಿ ಪಡೆದ ಅವರು, ಹೊಸಹುಂಡಿ ಗೇಟ್ ಬಳಿಯ ಇಂಡಿಯನ್ ಆಯಿಲ್ ಪೆಟ್ರೋಲ್ ಬಂಕ್, ರಿಯಲ್ ಎಸ್ಟೇಟ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಕುಡಿಯುವ ನೀರಿನ ಘಟಕ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಹಲವು ಉದ್ಯಮಗಳನ್ನು ನಡೆಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. 2018ರ ಮೈಸೂರು ಮಹಾನಗರ ಪಾಲಿಕೆ ಚುನಾವಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಾರ್ಡ್ 58ರಿಂದ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಯಾಗಿ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿಸಿದ್ದರು.
Frequently asked questions
Who is H.C. Krishna Kumar Sagar?
He is a Mysuru businessman and Congress leader: founder of Chennamma Ajji Cold Pressed Oils, proprietor of Sumithra Steels & Cement, a General Secretary of the KPCC, and Treasurer of the Vokkaliga Sangha, Mysuru.
Which party does Krishna Kumar Sagar belong to?
The Indian National Congress. He contested Mysuru City Corporation Ward 58 on a Congress ticket in 2018.
Who founded Chennamma Ajji oils?
Chennamma Ajji Cold Pressed Oils was founded by H.C. Krishna Kumar Sagar of Mysuru.
What businesses does he own?
Sumithra Steels & Cement, Chennamma Ajji Cold Pressed Oils, an Indian Oil petrol bunk at Hosahundi Gate, real-estate holdings in Mysuru, and an upcoming drinking-water bottling plant.
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