The Southern India Mills’ Association Cotton Development & Research Association (SIMA CD & RA) held its 51st Annual General Meeting on September 22, 2026, at SIMA premises in Coimbatore.
After the AGM, the first Council Meeting was held. Dr. S.K. Sundararaman was unanimously re-elected as Chairman for 2026-27.
Dr. Sundararaman is Managing Director of Shiva Texyarn Limited, Coimbatore. He has an MBBS degree and a Master’s degree in Business Management from Cambridge University, UK. He is also Managing Trustee of the Firebird Institute of Research & Management.
Mr. Durai Palanisamy was re-elected as Deputy Chairman for 2026-27. He is Executive Director of Pallava Textiles P Limited, Erode. He is also Chairman of The Southern India Mills’ Association.
Mr. S. Krishnakumar was re-elected as Vice-Chairman for 2026-27. He is Managing Director of Sulochana Cotton Spg Mills P Ltd., Tiruppur.
SIMA CD & RA confirmed the three office-bearers for another term following the 51st AGM.
