BUSINESS
With a degree in Economics from Yale University and a Doctorate in Engineering Management from the University of Warwick, Venu combines academic rigor with strategic acumen.
Lakshmi Venu has emerged as a formidable force in Indian business, carving her own path while carrying forward the legacy of the TVS Group. Born into one of India’s most influential industrial families, Venu has become a symbol of modern leadership and innovation.
Lakshmi Venu took on the role of Joint Managing Director at Sundaram Clayton Limited (SCL) in 2010, a pivotal moment in her career. SCL, a prominent manufacturer of automobile components under the renowned TVS Group, was originally founded by her great-grandfather, T.V. Sundaram Iyengar. Since stepping into this role, Venu has been instrumental in expanding SCL’s global footprint, steering the company toward new markets and opportunities.
With a degree in Economics from Yale University and a Doctorate in Engineering Management from the University of Warwick, Venu combines academic rigor with strategic acumen. Her early years at SCL were spent mastering various facets of the business, including strategy, corporate affairs, product design, and sales. This hands-on experience laid the foundation for her leadership journey.
In addition to her role at SCL, Venu serves as Deputy Managing Director of TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited. Her contributions to the industrial sector are complemented by her position on the board of the TVS Group, where she collaborates with her brother, Sudarshan Venu, to shape the group’s future.
Lakshmi Venu comes from a family deeply entrenched in India’s industrial and economic growth. Her father, Venu Srinivasan, is the Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company, with a reported net worth of ₹29,072 crore, according to Forbes. Her mother, Mallika Srinivasan, leads Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) and has a net worth of ₹23,625 crore. Together, her parents represent a combined wealth exceeding ₹52,000 crore, making them one of India’s most prominent business power couples.
Lakshmi Venu is married to Mahesh Gogineni, the great-grandson of N.G. Ranga, a distinguished parliamentarian, Swatantra Party president, and Padma Vibhushan awardee. Mahesh, the son of Suguna and Dr. Kamalendra Gogineni, hails from a lineage as distinguished as Venu’s own.
Lakshmi Venu’s story is one of determination, innovation, and leadership. As a driving force behind the TVS Group’s evolution, she continues to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs and leaders in India and beyond.
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