Arunachalam Vellayan, Murugappa Group’s Former Chairman Dies At 72 After Prolonged Illness
Arunachalam Vellayan Death News: Arunachalam Vellayan, the former chairman of Murugappa Group, breathed his last on Monday in Chennai (November 17, 2025) after battling a prolonged illness. He was 72.
What does "prolonged illness" mean in medical terms? As per experts, prolonged illness refers to an emergency medical condition that usually lasts longer than expected and does not resolve quickly. Prolonged illness can refer to diseases or symptoms that persist for weeks, months, or even longer, often requiring ongoing treatment, monitoring, or recovery time. Prolonged illnesses may result from infections that take a long time to clear, chronic diseases, complications from an injury, or conditions that weaken the body's ability to heal.
Arunachalam Vellayan is known for his strategic direction in Murugappa, as the company diversified across businesses and expanded into one of India's highly respected conglomerates, the report added.
Throughout his career, Arunachalam served on the Boards of various companies in the Murugappa Group, including as Chairman of Coromandel International and EID Parry. He also served on the boards of other companies, such as Kanoria Chemicals & Industries, EXIM Bank and Indian Overseas Bank, the Group statement added.
Vellayan also led various industry and trade organisations, including Southern India Chamber of Commerce, Fertiliser Association of India, Indian Sugar Mills Association, and All India Cycle Manufacturers Association.
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