KPIT Technologies founder and chairman S B Ravi Pandit died on May 8, 2026. He launched KPIT in 1990 and later steered it to become a global player in automotive software, electrification, and mobility solutions. Under his leadership, KPIT worked with major automakers to develop advanced technologies shaping the transition to EVs and connected vehicles.
BharatPe cofounder Shashvat Nakrani will step down as COO from May 1, shifting to a strategic advisor and board director role. He will continue steering major priorities like fundraising, an IPO, M&A and long-term strategy. Sources indicate Nakrani may also be preparing to launch a new venture outside the company.
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