Dharani Sugars And Chemicals Ltd. The PGP Group Chennai, has added a new dimension to the industrial scene of India since 1987. The Companies under the group were promoted by Dr. Palani G Periasamy, a Non resident Indian from Columbia, Washington DC, USA, with nearly three decades of academic career in the field of economics and management. The group under the chairmanship of Dr.Palani G Periasamy has established diverse business ventures in sectors such as Sugar, Hospitality, Residential real estate and Financial services. The group is also active in the social sector through PGP Educational and Welfare Society which has established many educational institutions by way of Higher Secondary Schools as well as colleges in Engineering, Science, Humanities and Para Medical.