Toyota Kirloskar Motor vice-chairman Vikram S. Kirloskar passed away on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack, the company announced. He was 64. Vikram S. Kirloskar, Vice Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor passed away on Tuesday at the age of 64. The cause of death was not immediately known.

"We are extremely saddened to inform the untimely demise of Vikram S. Kirloskar, Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, on 29th November 2022. At this time of grief, we request everyone to pray that his soul rests in peace," the company said in a statement.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Last respect can be paid at Hebbal Crematorium, Bangalore, on 30th November 2022 at 1 pm," it said. 

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed grief over the sudden demise of Vikram S. Kirloskar. 

"Deeply saddened to know about the demise of  and a very dear friend of mine, Vikram Kirloskar Ji," Gadkari said in tweet. "It is difficult to believe that he has left us suddenly. Vikram ji was a tall statesman who  will always be remembered for steering the transformation of the auto industry in India," Gadkari said in the tweet.

Vikram S. Kirloskar was the fourth Generation member of the Kirloskar Group which commennced in 1888. Kirloskar Group manufactures pumps, engines and compressors and other allaied products. He was President of the industry body Confederation of Indian Industry during 2019-20.

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