FICCI mourns sad demise of its Past President Dr V L Dutt

Feb 18, 2020

        He will continue to inspire entrepreneurs in India and abroad as an outstanding entrepreneur and a corporate statesman: Dr Sangita Reddy, President, FICCI

 

NEW DELHI, 18 February 2020: FICCI mourns the sad demise of Dr V L Dutt, Past President and Patron. Dr Dutt passed away this afternoon in Chennai. Dr Dutt took over the Presidentship of FICCI in 1991-92, at the beginning of the Economic Reforms. 

"We condole the untimely passing away of Dr V L Dutt. FICCI will always remember his contribution to the industry and the country, especially as the President of the chamber at a time when the economy was passing through a critical phase. He was instrumental in bridging the gap between the industry and the government. His memory will continue to inspire entrepreneurs in India and abroad as an outstanding entrepreneur and a corporate statesman," said Dr Sangita Reddy, President, FICCI.

Dr Dutt was Chairman of India Vietnam Joint Business Council of FICCI. A graduate from Business Institute of Management, London, Dr. Dutt was the Chairman of The K.C.P. Group of companies, engaged primarily in Cement, Sugar, Heavy Machinery etc.

He was also the past President of All India Organisation of Employers (AIOE), ICC India, Indian Sugar Mills Association, Cement Manufacturers Association and Andhra Chamber of Commerce, Chennai and a past Vice Chairman of ICC's Commission on International Trade and Investment Policy, Paris, France.