Vikram S Kirloskar, Vice Chairperson of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, passes away at 64

A graduate from MIT, Kirloskar played an instrumental role in bringing Toyota to India. He was a fourth generation member of the Kirloskar Group and had been vice chairman at Toyota Kirloskar, headquartered in Bengaluru, since 1998.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s Vice Chairperson and Indian automotive industry maverick Vikram Kirloskar passed away at the age of 64 due to a heart attack on 29th November. 

He is survived by his wife Geetanjali Kirloskar and daughter Manasi Kirloskar. According to a company statement his funeral will be organised on Wednesday at 1 pm at Bengaluru’s Hebbal Crematorium. 

““We are extremely saddened to inform you of the untimely demise of Mr Vikram S Kirloskar, Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor on November 29, 2022. At this time, we request everyone to pray that his soul rests in peace. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Last respects can be paid at Hebbal Crematorium, Bengaluru, on November 30, 2022, at 1 pm,” the company statement said. 

A graduate from MIT, Kirloskar played an instrumental role in bringing Toyota to India. He was a fourth generation member of the Kirloskar Group and had been vice chairman at Toyota Kirloskar, headquartered in Bengaluru, since 1998.