Asian Paints non-executive director Ashwin Dani passed away at the age of 79 years.
Since 1968, Dani had been with the company and was a strong force in leading the company towards technical excellence.
Asian Paints was founded in 1942 by his father and three others.
In 1970, he joined the board of the company and held the position of Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the company from 1998 to 2009.
Since 2009, he had remained on the Board of Directors and Company as Non-Executive Director and Vice Chairman.
Between 2018 and 2021, he held the post of Chairman of the Board and Company.
Asian Paints Ltd is an Indian multinational paint company, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling, and distribution of paints, coatings, products related to home décor, bath fittings, and providing related services