Quick Info
| Profession | Industrialist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 1983 |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Lakshmi Venu
31/03/2026
Lakshmi Venu raised a governance concern at Sundaram-Clayton, which led to a sharp boardroom confrontation with her father, Venu Srinivasan, on 31 March 2026. Reports describe the clash as having reversed a four-year succession plan that had envisaged her leading Sundaram-Clayton and eventually TAFE.
17/03/2025
TAFE appointed Lakshmi Venu as its Vice Chairman, recognising her contribution as a board member and her role in its Massey Ferguson and Eicher tractor businesses. She also continues to serve as Managing Director of Sundaram-Clayton, and the move was part of a wider clarification of family succession across the TVS and TAFE businesses.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian businesswoman and managing director of Sundaram-Clayton, and Vice Chairman of TAFE (Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited). She is an heir to the Chennai-based TVS Group. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sishya School, Adyar, Chennai |
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| Undergraduate | Economics, Yale University |
| Doctorate | Engineering Management, University of Warwick |
Personal Life
| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Relationships & More
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Family
| Father | Venu Srinivasan |
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| Mother | Mallika Srinivasan |
| Siblings | Sudarshan Venu |
| Relatives | TVS family; great-grandfather T. V. Sivasailam established the TVS Group |
Career
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| Board Memberships | Wabco India Limited |
| Other Notes | Stepped down from the TAFE board in August 2024 without seeking reappointment, citing responsibilities at TAFE and Sundaram-Clayton. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Described as a fifth-generation businesswoman. | |
| 2. Involved in business strategy, corporate affairs, product design, and sales and marketing at TVS. |
