The Coimbatore Management Association (CMA) organised its 70th Annual General Meeting on 19th September 2025 at The Coimbatore Club, Race Course.
The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest, Kumar Duraiswamy, Joint Secretary of the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA).
During the meeting, members approved the activity report for the financial year 2024–25. The audited statement of accounts was also reviewed and approved by the members.
The names of the Management Committee members for the period 2025–2027 were announced, and it was noted that the current Office Bearers will continue in their roles until the AGM of 2026.
The Chief Guest delivered an insightful address on the topic “Re-inventing, Re-discovering, and Re-positioning Indian Businesses.” He spoke about the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the textile industry in Tiruppur, as well as the measures being taken by both the government and manufacturers to mitigate the adverse effects of tariffs imposed by the United States.
He expressed hope that the issue would be resolved through ongoing dialogue in the coming months. He also remarked that it would take considerable time for importers in the United States to find alternative suppliers in other countries, due to the significant complexities involved in altering a well-established supply chain.
The meeting concluded with the presentation of a memento to the Chief Guest by past presidents and current Office Bearers of CMA.
