KPIT Technologies Mourns the Loss of Its Co-Founder, Ravi Pandit, in Pune

KPIT Technologies Co-Founder and Chairman Ravi Pandit Passes Away

Ravi Pandit, the co-founder and long-time Chairman of KPIT Technologies Ltd, passed away on Friday, 8 May 2026, in Pune. KPIT Technologies, one of India's leading automotive and mobility software engineering firms, confirmed the news of his passing in an exchange filing. The cause of his death was not mentioned.

KPIT Technologies released a statement expressing their condolences, saying, "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our Founder and Chairman of the Board, Mr. Ravi Pandit on the morning of 8th May 2026."

Business leader TV Mohandas Pai mourned his death on X, saying, "A great Indian and business leader leaves us. Om Shanti."

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Ravi Pandit: A Visionary Entrepreneur and Business Leader

Ravi Pandit was a prominent Indian entrepreneur and technology visionary, best known as the co-founder of KPIT Technologies. He was a gold-medalist Chartered Accountant and an alumnus of MIT's Sloan School of Management. His unique blend of business and scientific knowledge earned him an election as a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA). He also held honorary doctorates from Coventry, Amity, TVM, and EMB Universities.

Pandit co-founded KPIT in 1990 alongside Kishor Patil. Under his leadership, the company transitioned from a general IT consulting firm into a global specialist in automotive and mobility software. Today, the company operates in 15 countries, and its engineering solutions power millions of vehicles across the US, Europe, and Asia.

Pandit's Contributions Beyond Business

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Beyond his business success, Pandit was a key figure in shaping India's civic and environmental policies. He co-founded the Pune International Centre and Janwani, organisations dedicated to urban governance and public policy. He has also been a major supporter of sustainability research, specifically through his work with the Centre for Sustainable Development at the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE).

Pandit was a major driving force behind India's shift toward clean energy. As a result of his deep expertise, the Indian government appointed him as the only private-sector member of its Empowered Group for the National Green Hydrogen Mission. He launched the HRIDAY (Hydrogen Revolution for India's Development of Agriculture & EnergY) initiative, a project focused on using green hydrogen to improve agriculture and rural livelihoods.

Pandit's influence extended to national development through several high-profile leadership and board roles. He has served as the President of Jnana Prabodhini and held board positions at Thermax Ltd, the World Resources Institute (India), and the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme. In these roles, he has focused on driving national priorities in environmental protection and rural development.

He co-authored the award-winning book "Leapfrogging to Pole-Vaulting," focusing on radical business and social transformation.

Note: The table represents the company's global presence and the number of vehicles powered by KPIT Technologies across different regions.