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C. Valliappa

Chairman

Mr. C. Valliappa is the founder of the Sona Valliappa Group (an extension of The Sona Group). As an esteemed and inquisitive industrialist in South India, his interests range from textiles to the construction industry and all the way to information technology.

He has had the privilege of being the President of both the Industrial (Greater Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and Trade (Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry) Chambers of Commerce. C. Valliappa was quintessential in putting India on the IT map when Texas Instruments decided to partner with the Sona Valliappa Group.

C. Valliappa was invited to visit the U.S. as a guest of the White House to understand American business and to identify the future growth of business between India and the US - a rare honor vested on only one businessman each year.

Books

The Sona Story: The Textile to Tech Journey of Chettiar Industrialist C. Valliappa by Chitra Narayanan

A book that describes the incredible journey of The Sona Group and Mr. C. Valliappa!

The Sona Story—The Textile to Tech Journey of Chettiar Industrialist C. Valliappa by Chitra Narayanan covers the inspirational story of Mr. C. Valliappa and The Sona Group. The book highlights The Sona Group's ability to integrate cutting-edge technologies and creative practices while upholding core values of integrity and social responsibility. It also highlights the group's significant contributions to skill development programs, community welfare initiatives, and promoting inclusive education.

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