The industry laments the death of 85-year-old former vice chair of Tech Mahindra Vineet Nayyar

The 85-year-old former executive vice chairman of Tech Mahindra, Vineet Nayyar, has gone away.

Former Tech Mahindra vice chairman Vineet Nayyar dies away at the age of 85.

The 85-year-old former executive vice chairman of Tech Mahindra, Vineet Nayyar, has gone away.

The IT sector association Nasscom offered condolences on social networking site X. "We will never forget the tremendous contributions of Vineet Nayyar, former Executive Vice Chairman of Tech Mahindra," said Nasscom in a message. His unwavering commitment and imaginative leadership have made a lasting impression on the sector. We send our sincere sympathies to his friends, family, and coworkers. His accomplishments and influence have left a long-lasting legacy."

"Heartbreaking news," stated CP Gurnani, the former MD and CEO of Tech Mahindra, who also expressed his sorrow.#VineetNayyar, one of India's greatest leaders, passed away today. For me, it seems like I'm losing the light that has guided me for many years.He was an exceptional politician, friend, philosopher, brother, mentor, and guide. #OmShanti. My heart and thoughts are with Reva and her family.

Nayyar, who was born in 1939, graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts with a master's degree in development economics. His career began in the Indian Administrative Services, where he held a number of high-level roles, such as district magistrate, secretary of agriculture for Haryana, as well as director of the central government's Department of Economic Affairs.