Kochi: Lakshmanan (92), a key figure in the TVS family, passed away due to age-related ailments, media reports said.
He is survived by his wife, a son, and two daughters.
He started his career at 20 years of age and worked closely with TVS Motor founder T S Srinivasan (Cheema).
They played a key role in building India’s largest auto components group.
Lakshmanan contributed immensely to transform TVS Motor from a moped maker into a global powerhouse in two-wheeler manufacturing.
Lakshmanan played a major role in the creation of joint ventures with global majors like Dunlop for wheels, Clayton for air brakes, Girling for Brakes India, and Lucas for Lucas-TVS, the reports said.
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