Toyota Kirloskar Motor vice chairperson Vikram Kirloskar dies

The company tweeted late on Tuesday informing everyone about Vikram. S. Kirloskar’s death.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Vice Chairperson Vikram. S. Kirloskar. File photo: Special Arrangement

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Vice Chairperson Vikram. S. Kirloskar has died, the company said Tuesday. He was 64.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Last respect can be paid at Hebbal Crematorium, Bengaluru, on 30th November 2022 at 1pm", the company tweeted late on Tuesday.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, the Executive Chairperson of Bengaluru-headquartered biopharmaceuticals company Biocon, said, "Devastated with Vikram’s shocking demise. He was such a dear friend who I will hugely miss. I share the pain and unconsolable grief of Gitanjali Manasi n the family."

Karnataka leaders offer condolences

Heartfelt condolences on the sad & untimely demise of one of the stalwarts of India's automotive industry, Vice Chairperson of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Shri Vikram Kirloskar. May his soul rest in peace. May God grant the family & friends the strength to bear this loss.

Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/R6sxB3NCwm

— Basavaraj S Bommai (@BSBommai) November 30, 2022

I'm at a thorough loss of words to hear about the sad demise of my good friend & industry leader, Shri Vikram Kirloskar Avaru, Vice Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motors. You will be missed! May his soul rest in peace & may God grant his family the strength to get through this. pic.twitter.com/zcBDZNnKxB

— Dr. Murugesh R Nirani (@NiraniMurugesh) November 30, 2022