Mahindra & Mahindra Chairman Emeritus Keshub Mahindra handed away on Wednesday in Mumbai at the age of 99. He breathed his final this morning at house peacefully, stated an individual near the household.
A graduate from Wharton, University of Pennsylvania, USA, Mahindra joined the corporate in 1947, the yr when India grew to become impartial. Nearly twenty years later, he took over because the Chairman in 1963. Mahindra was the President of SIAM in 1964.
He was one of many oldest Indian industrialists who headed one of many oldest vehicle teams within the nation – Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M).
It was throughout his practically 50-year reign, that the M&M group forayed into different enterprise ventures like info know-how, monetary providers, hospitality and others.
The Indian Automobile Industry has misplaced one among its pioneers, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Vinod Aggarwal stated in an announcement.
“His leadership in the early years of the journey of the Indian Auto Industry had led to India being recognised as an important player globally and also helped in India becoming a manufacturing hub for the Automobile sector,” he added.
“SIAM and the Indian Automobile Industry condoles the passing away of a true visionary and pray for the departed soul to rest in peace,” Aggarwal stated.
Offering his condolences, Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Uday Kotak stated, “Keshub Mahindra: you led the building of an independent India with values and purpose. You touched our lives with grace, decorum and dignity. The word “Mahindra” stands for trust and integrity which we will always cherish and preserve.”
“A Century of uncompromising Integrity and Values. We will not stray from that path,” stated Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra.
“We mourn the loss of our Chairman Emeritus, Shri Keshub Mahindra. Under his leadership, the group transformed into a diversified federation of companies, while preserving the legacy of our founders. His teachings & values will continue to inspire us,” stated Mahindra Group.
“Keshubhji lived a glorious life guiding the growth of Mahindra group for nearly five decades. With his endearing personality, he could navigate many a challenging situation. My deepest condolences to the family, employees and well wishers of Mahindra Group. RIP Keshub Mahindra,” stated Gautam Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director, The Raymond Ltd.
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