South India HosieryManufacturers' Association
The mother association of Tiruppur — providing the foundation that helped transform India's knitwear capital into a globally respected textile ecosystem.
Explore our achievementsCore pillars and functional support
SIHMA is a structural guardian for enterprises across the textile spectrum, working for sustainable growth, compliance, and industrial harmony.
Yarn Price Stabilisation
Helping manufacturers navigate yarn-price fluctuations and streamline procurement to keep production competitive.
Industrial Harmony
Building durable labour relations and wage agreements that support uninterrupted industrial peace in Tiruppur.
Infrastructure Advocacy
Championing essential developments, including the landmark SIDCO Industrial Estate on Harvey Road.
Compliance & Legal
Supporting members with BIS certification, Central Excise, GST parameters, and legacy tax matters.
Crisis Management
Providing financial and strategic assistance during economic distress, market disruption, and natural crises.
Our leadership legacy
Nearly seven decades of stable, committed leadership shaped SIHMA and Tiruppur's domestic hosiery industry.
Janab S.A. Khader
Founder President
Steered the association through its foundational years and enabled early access to mechanisation finance.
Shri. Mohan P. Kandasamy
Four-Decade Leadership
Expanded the industry, led major labour and taxation interventions, and helped establish SIHMA's enduring institutions.
Shri. Carona Swaminathan
Transitional Leadership
Provided dedication, stability, and continuity during a crucial operational phase.
Shri. Viking A.C. Eswaran
Modernisation Era
Advanced SIHMA's digital presence, defended the domestic sector, and championed worker-welfare infrastructure.
Mr. Essdee P. Shanmugasundaram
Next-Generation Innovation
Leading the association toward sustainable production, green textile technology, and deeper digital integration.
Tradition strengthened by technology
SIHMA manufacturers combine decades of expertise with modern knitting, printing, compliance, and environmental systems.