Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Arunachalam Vellayan, Former Murugappa Group Chairman, Dies at 72
Arunachalam Vellayan, a very important business leader in India, has passed away.
He was the former chairman of the Murugappa Group and had a big impact on the company's success.
He also served on many boards and was involved in various industries.
He had a long education journey, studying at several prestigious schools and universities.
He was 72 and is survived by his family.
Arunachalam Vellayan, former Murugappa Group chairman, died on November 17 after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 and is survived by his wife, two sons, and grandchildren.
Vellayan played a pivotal role in shaping the Murugappa Group's growth and strengthening its position as one of India's most respected conglomerates.
He served on the boards of several Murugappa Group companies and industry bodies, and was chairman of IIM Kozhikode's board of governors.
Vellayan was an alumnus of The Doon School, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Aston University, and Warwick Business School.
- Who
- Arunachalam Vellayan
- What
- died after a prolonged illness
- When
- November 17
- Where
- not specified
- Why
- not explicitly stated
- Age
- 72
- Survived by
- wife Lalitha Vellayan, sons Arun Vellayan and Narayanan Vellayan, and grandchildren
- Education
- The Doon School, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Aston University, Warwick Business School
- Positions held
- Chairman, Murugappa Group; Chairman Emeritus, Coromandel International; Board member, various Murugappa Group companies and industry bodies; Chairman, IIM Kozhikode's board of governors
- Honorary degrees
- Doctor of Science (honoris causa) from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and Aston University
