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Chennai: H Lakshmanan(92), former Executive Director of Sundaram-Claytonand a pillar of the TVS groupfor nearly seven decades, passed away on Friday due to age-related ailments. He is survived by his wife, a son, and two daughters.

He started his career at 20 by working closely with TVS Motorfounder TS Srinivasan and learnt the ropes when it came to everything from technical and legal contracts to labour relations.

Venu srinivasan daughters of charity March 09, Lakshmi Venu tied the knot with tech businessman Mahesh Gogineni , who is from a prominent Andhra family, at a destination wedding in Jodhpur Thursday. The marriage was attended by close friends and family. Kamalendra Gogineni. A tech entrepreneur, he made a successful exit from his first startup, and is currently pursuing his second startup Gifskey.

Together, they built India's largest auto components group, laying the foundation for future growth.

When the untimely passing of TS Srinivasan brought a young Venu Srinivasanto lead Sundaram Clayton and the moped business, Lakshmanan became an invaluable guide through challenging times.

"Through him I learnt the wisdom that had been passed down by my father.

HL had an ability to think clearly, counsel sagely and work tirelessly, and he was my rock of Gibraltar," Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motorsaid in a statement. "He would never settle for less and in a great measure what TVS is today, is thanks to his dedication and sense of duty."

Lakshmanan’s expertise in negotiation and strategic planning transformed TVS Motor from a moped maker into a global powerhouse in two-wheeler manufacturing.

Alongside, he built Sundaram Clayton into what it is today.

The company said that his exceptional ability to forge strong relationships across all levels—from shop floor workers to government officials and bankers—set him apart as a leader of extraordinary calibre. Bankers regarded his word as sacrosanct, a testament to his impeccable reputation for honesty and reliability.

In both personal life and business, Lakshmanan approached everything with unwavering conviction and a determination to succeed, whether establishing Sundaram Clayton or orchestrating the turnaround of TVS Credit into a thriving NBFC serving millions of customers.

“He was the person I would turn to the most when I took over at Sundaram Clayton, and it was remarkable how he mentored me with the same enthusiasm and patience as he did my father,” Lakshmi Venu, Managing Director, Sundaram-ClaytonLtd said.

Venu srinivasan daughters of charity v Srinivasan was also the chairman, Board of Trustees, of the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple and has supported restoration work at the complex and several other ancient temples in India. He was also appointed as a non-official director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India in Sundaram Iyengar. He became the managing director of Sundaram-Clayton in May In the late s, Srinivasan scripted a turnaround for the two-wheeler maker, which was mired in labour troubles with striking workers, leading to mounting losses.

“He made a complex business, simple.”

Perhaps his most endearing legacy lies in his role as a mentor and guardian of TVS Group's core values of trust, integrity and service. Working across three generations of the TVS family, he embodied fairness, respect, and dignity in every interaction.

"To the younger generation he passed on lessons in values that have thrived since my grandfather's time," Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS Motor said.

"We at TVS are deeply grateful for his enormous contributions. He leaves a void that will never be filled."