Lakshmanan’s Career and Contributions

• Started as a typist at 20, became trusted confidant of T. S. Srinivasan and Venu Srinivasan.

• Critical in establishing Padi manufacturing unit in 60s.

• Involved in crafting joint venture agreements and negotiating high-stakes ventures.

• Engaged in labour negotiations, managing HR and banking concerns.

• INTUC leader R. Kuppusamy hailed him as “Bhishma Pitamaha” of TVS.