During 1917, in the Rock Fort City of Trichy, a Trading house was formed in the name of M/s. T.P.R.Gopalswamy Naidu & Company, dealing with aromatic chemicals, raw materials for various aroma and Personal care products by the founder - Sri. T.P.R Gopalswamy Naidu.
After the demise of the founder, his son Mr. T.P.R.Santhanam Naidu succeeded. Being a child prodigy, he had a canny knack for identifying new product concepts. In 1950, Mr Santhanam invented the Dasangam Powder, which is still widely used in most hawans. In the 1960's he introduced a revolutionary concept - a natural long-lasting perfumery powder - Javadhu Powder. Subsequently, niche products like neeradal podi (Bath Powder) were conceptualised which later blossomed as Kangaroo Kasturi which is still a market leader in the segment.
In the late 1970's, the sons -Mr. S. Gopi, (Late) Mr. S.Ramesh & Mr. S. Balaji, the present leaders of the business, both veterans in the art of perfumery & blending, mastered the art of blending aroma into quality products with distinction and flair joined the business. Their timeless effort soared the business to new heights by introducing products such as Agarbathis, Sambrani dhoop and Speciality Products.
During the year 1999, M/S TPRG Fragrances formulated as a family business carrying its founder & his pristine heritage legacy. In the year 2000, the Kangaroo Brand was launched. In a span of few years, the Kangaroo Brand emerged to be one of India's leading incense manufacturers & exporters.
In the Centenary year of 2017, the next generation of the family - Mr. Praghadeshkar Ramesh joined the business. Since then the Company started focussing on the new changes & challenges in the information age. In 2019 the new generation decided to give the Company's umbrella brand a renaissance and launched the brand "GN1917" marking the 100 years of legacy.
Today GN1917 is is one of the leading manufacturers & exporters of incense & fragrance components in India.