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The quiet organiser behind big-tent businesses
Business Standard
|November 18, 2025
Arunachalam Vellayan (72), chairman emeritus of Coromandel International and former chairman of Murugappa Group, passed away in Chennai on Monday after a prolonged illness.
A respected leader and a central figure in the Murugappa family, Vellayan spent several decades with the group, offering strategic direction across its diverse businesses. His vision, integrity, and steady, long-term approach helped shape and expand the group, cementing its reputation as one of India’s most respected conglomerates, the company said in a statement.
He is survived by his wife, Lalitha Vellayan; his sons, Arun Vellayan and Narayanan Vellayan; and his grandchildren.
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