Vikram Kirloskar: The Man Behind Toyota’s India Success
Vikram Kirloskar’s Death
Vikram Kirloskar, Vice Chairperson of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, passed away on November 29 due to a heart attack at the age of 64
Vikram Kirloskar’s Last Public Appearance
Vikram Kirloskar had attended the Toyota Innova Hycross launch event in Mumbai on November 25
Vikram Kirloskar’s Early Life
Born in 1958 to Shreekant Kirloskar, Vikram Kirloskar completed his schooling from Lawrence School in Ooty
Vikram Kirloskar: Education
Vikram graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from the renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in USA
The Man Who Brought Toyota From Japan to India
After graduating from MIT, Vikram Kirloskar joined the family business as a trainee at a manufacturing unit of the Kirloskar Group. In the 90s, it was Vikram who was largely credited for bringing Toyota from Japan to India
Vikram Kirloskar: Engineering Toyota’s Success
Vikram Kirloskar has said that his engineering degree helped him with the businesses he handled. Vikram scripted the iconic car brand Toyota’s success story in India
Vikram Kirloskar: The Achiever
- Former President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) - Former President of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) - Honoured with the ‘Suvarna Karnataka’ award
Vikram Kirloskar: A Man Of Many Passions
Vikram Kirloskar was a firm believer of balancing his work and personal life. He was passionate about sports and was into golfing.
Vikram Kirloskar: Personal Life
He also played tennis and was a swimming enthusiast. A wine connoisseur, Vikram Kirloskar also had an enviable collection of wines
Vikram Kirloskar: Family
Vikram Kirloskar married Geetanjali Kirloskar after months of dating. They have a daughter, Manasi Kirloskar, their only child. Manasi is related to the prestigious business family of the Tatas through her marriage to Neville Tata, nephew of Ratan Tata
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