Keshub Mahindra passes away: Mahindra & Mahindra former chairman dies at the age of 99 on Tuesday (April 11).
The news about his death was confirmed by INSPACe chairman Pawan K Goenka on his Twitter handle.
Pawan K Goenka in his post said that “the industrial world has lost one of the tallest personalities today…”
The industrial world has lost one of the tallest personalities today. Shri Keshub Mahindra had no match; the nicest person I had the privilege of knowing. I always looked forward to mtgs with him and inspired by how he connected business, economics and social matters. Om Shanti.
— Pawan K Goenka (@GoenkaPk) April 12, 2023
Recently Forbes revealed that he is the oldest Indian billionaire with a net worth of $1.2 billion.
Who was Keshub Mahindra?
Keshub Mahindra graduated from Wharton, University of Pennsylvania.
He started working in his father’s company when Mahindra & Mahindra was manufacturing the iconic Willys Jeeps in 1947.
He was also member of the Prime Minister’s Council on Trade & Industry from 2004 to 2010.
After leading the Mahindra & Mahindra Group as a chairman for 48 years, he retired in 2012 and handed thr responsibilities to his nephew Anand Mahindra as his successor.
Mr.Keshub Mahindra at the office puja with Madhukar,our security guard-who did that wonderful Rangoli in the pic pic.twitter.com/sT32HxDlQs
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) October 23, 2014
He also served several Boards and Councils in both public and private domain including Tata Chemicals, SAIL, Tata Steel, ICICI, IFC, Indian Hotels and several others.
Mahindra was also recognised for his contribution to the industry by several other countries.
He was also awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Legion d’honneur by the French government in 1987.
Condolences pour in for Keshub Mahindra on Social Media:
A sad day for India @MahindraRise & the people KeshubMahindra inspired.
Will remember Keshubji for building a Mahindra for India,but more than that, for building India with Mahindra
His legacy will be about what businesses can do,when their heart is in the right place
OmShanti pic.twitter.com/CkzSkQeOg9
— CP Gurnani (@C_P_Gurnani) April 12, 2023
Deeply saddened to learn about Shri #KeshubMahindra‘s demise. He was a pioneer in the Indian industry and has been instrumental in the expansion of the Mahindra Group (@MahindraRise) from its start. #RIP Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/fUQ98ZRU8Y
— Dr. Vivek Bindra (@DrVivekBindra) April 12, 2023
RIP Keshub Mahindra. India’s oldest billionaire, who passed away a few months short of his landmark century.
Condolences to the entire Mahindra “Family” across the world . You made India proud ! pic.twitter.com/pixfi7C1mj— Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa) April 12, 2023
I shall always cherish the memory of Mr Keshub Mahindra -a doyen of Indian Industry. It was an honour to receive my degree from him at IIMA. I remember his kind words at the start of my career. Years later I was to experience his inspiring leadership at @MahindraRise .Om Shanti? pic.twitter.com/1TNFqEVBtv
— SP Shukla (@Prakashukla) April 12, 2023
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Keshub Mahindra (1924:2023):
Some moments are etched in my memory, this was the one when i shaked hands with Mr.Keshub , it was in early days of start of my career with Mahindra.
May your soul rest in peace Sir.#keshubmahindra#mahindra@anandmahindra pic.twitter.com/djelpiwZnH— सरफराज़ sarfaraj (@sarfarajmaner) April 12, 2023
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
— Gautam Singhania (@SinghaniaGautam) April 12, 2023
