Graduate in Mechanical Engineering, MIT. Currently, Chairman and Managing Director, Kirloskar Systems. Vice-Chairman: Toyota Kirloskar Motor; Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts. Director: Kirloskar Brothers; Kirloskar Pneumatic; Kirloskar Oil Engines. Instrumental in and led joint ventures with Toyota. Member: Education Council for India, MIT; National Council, Confederation of Indian Industry. Interests: aero modelling, swimming, golf, tennis cooking, painting, sculpture, Western and Indian classical music.