Former Mahindra Group Chairman Keshub Mahindra Passes Away

Mumbai: Former chairman of the Mahindra group Keshub Mahindra passed away on Wednesday morning. He was 99.

Reportedly, he was the chairman emeritus of Mahindra & Mahindra and served as the chairman of the conglomerate from 1963 to 2012. He joined the company in 1947. During Mahindra’s nearly 50-year tenure as the chairman, he transformed the firm to a conglomerate from an assembler of Willys Jeeps in India. Mahindra & Mahindra is now best known for its SUVs and tractors and is also present in other sectors like hospitality, software services and real estate.

Mahindra was born on October 9, 1923, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. He graduated from Wharton at US’ University of Pennsylvania.

He was a renowned philanthropist and was also part of various prestigious committees and organisations. The government had appointed him to serve on multiple committees such as the Central Advisory Council of Industries, and Sachar Commission on Company Law & MRTP, among others.