Asian Paints co-founder Ashwin Dani passes away at 79
The tycoon was also the non-executive director of the billion-dollar company, which is among Asia's biggest paint companies
Ashwin Dani, the co-founder of Asian Paints, has passed away. He was 79. The tycoon was also the non-executive director of the billion-dollar company founded by Dani's father Suryakant Dani.
Dani joined the company, which is counted among Asia's biggest paint companies, in 1968.
The billionaire businessman had a Master's in polymer science from the University of Akron, Ohio, United States, and a Diploma in colour science from Rensselaer Polytechnic, Troy, New York, United States.
He pioneered the technique of Computerised Colour matching in the Indian paint sector. He has been at the forefront of introducing many revolutionary products for the first time in India.
Dani also played a key role in setting up a joint venture between Asian Paints Limited and PPG Industries, Inc., US.
