Quick Info
| Profession | Industrialist, Businessman, Vice Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/11/1958 |
| Age | 64 years (died on 29, Nov, 2022) |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru |
| Date of Death | 29/11/2022 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Vikram Kirloskar
16/09/2026
Geetanjali Kirloskar, the wife of the late Vikram Kirloskar and Managing Director of Kirloskar Pvt. Ltd., received the Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya Memorial Award 2026 from the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry during its Founders' Day celebrations. She is only the second woman to receive this honour since it was instituted in 1999, after Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. The award recognises her contributions to industry, business and society.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vikram Shreekant Kirloskar |
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| Famous For | Bringing the global auto giant Toyota to Karnataka in 1997 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Lawrence School, Ooty, Tamil Nadu |
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| College/University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering |
Personal Life
| Death Cause | Cardiac Arrest |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Aero modelling, swimming, golf, tennis, cooking, painting, sculpture, Western and Indian classical music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Shreekant Kirloskar (Industrialist, third-generation member of the Kirloskar Group) |
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| Spouse | Geetanjali Kirloskar (advertising professional who headed her own firm, Quadrant Communications) |
| Children | Manasi Kirloskar (executive director of Kirloskar Systems who later joined the board of Toyota Motors) |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. The Kirloskar Group, established by Laxmanrao Kirloskar in 1888, is a prominent Indian conglomerate. | |
| 2. He played a key role in introducing Toyota Motor Corp to India in 1997. | |
| 3. The individual received the Suvarna Karnataka Award for notable contributions. | |
| 4. He was elected Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) in 2021. | |
| 5. He received the JRD Tata Award 2020 from the Indian Institute of Metals for excellence in corporate leadership in Metallurgical Industries. | |
| 6. He graduated from MIT in 1981. | |
| 7. He was a staunch advocate of green mobility solutions. | |
| 8. He was a fourth-generation member of the Kirloskar business family. |
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