Heritage

A legacy built in Tirupur.

For more than five decades, Poppys Knitwear has grown through disciplined manufacturing, trusted relationships and an unwavering commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

The legacy is simple: stay close to the floor, keep quality visible and build a business people can trust.

Group history Since 1973

Steady growth shaped by practical work and long-term relationships.

Leadership Founder to next generation

Quality, people and responsibility remain at the heart of the business.

Padma Shri award photograph of Dr. A. Sakthivel
Padma Shri moment

Founder

Padmashri Dr. A. Sakthivel laid the foundations of Poppys Knitwear through hands-on leadership, industry expertise, and a deep understanding of every aspect of the business.

Padmashri Dr. A. Sakthivel, founder of Poppys Knitwear
Founder & Chairman

Padmashri Dr. A. Sakthivel

He built the company by staying close to the floor, the people and the decisions that matter. His approach made quality visible, communication direct and trust something earned every day.

That discipline became the working standard for the group and continues to guide its culture.

  • Floor-first leadership.
  • Quality made visible in daily work.
  • Trust built through consistency.
Founder-led Close to the team and the work.
Long-term trust Built through dependable execution.

Managing Director

Shri. Sakthivel Kaleswara Vignesh carries the legacy forward with a modern view of manufacturing and growth.

Clear direction with respect for the foundation.

Shri. Sakthivel Kaleswara Vignesh, Managing Director of Poppys Knitwear
Next-generation leadership

Shri. Sakthivel Kaleswara Vignesh

He brings fresh energy to operations, customer relationships and long-term growth while staying grounded in the founder's values.

His focus is practical and people-led: understand the floor, keep standards clear and move the business forward with consistency.

  • Modern leadership grounded in manufacturing.
  • Focused on quality and dependable delivery.
  • Protecting the trust built by the founder.

Experience from the ground up

With an MBA in International Business, he began in the export trade as a student intern, learning the business from the ground up. His experience spans exports from manufacturing through shipping, alongside knowledge of banking, accounting and finance.