Quarter century is indeed a cause for celebration. Why not? For, it has come a long way and is now seeking to carve out a new identity for itself. With a portfolio of close to 50 projects spanning over 24.4 million square feet, primarily in Bengaluru, and Chennai, and Kolkata, Shriram Properties is gearing up to pursue a new path. Many in Southern India often relate this to the indomitable spirit of R Thyagarajan, the founder of the Shriram Group. An iconic name in Tamil Nadu, especially, the Shriram group has gone on to hit national headlines with a series of reorganisation. Today, the group is prominently known in the financial services space. As it gears up to chalk out a hectic growth path, Shriram Properties is ready to step out of the shadows of the Shriram group. Founder Thyagarajan is ever ready to acknowledge the fact Shriram Properties is largely the creation of Murali Malayappan, its Chairman and Managing Director. As Murali is preparing to take control of the company, Shriram Properties has chosen to have its own logo. This signals its first step towards having an independent identity. Yet, claims to be a part of the Shriram groups in its advertisements. Yet, the logo change signals the transition away from the Shriram group for this company conceived and nurtured largely by Murali. Shriram Properties, perhaps, is among the earliest organised players to get into the realty field. As he tries to lay a new road for Shriram Properties, Murali has a definite task on hand.