| 1. Ashwin Dani served as Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Asian Paints Ltd from 1998 to 2009, rising to Forbes India's list of wealthiest Indians in 2013. |
| 2. He was passionate about yoga and followed B. K. S. Iyengar. |
| 3. He passed away on September 28, 2023, after a brief illness. |
| 4. Born into the family of Suryakant Dani, a co-founder of Asian Paints, Ashwin Dani had roots in Kapadvanj, Gujarat. |
| 5. Starting as a development chemist in 1967 in Detroit, USA, he later joined Asian Paints as a senior executive. |
| 6. Over the years, he held various roles at Asian Paints, becoming a part of the board in 1970. |
| 7. Despite setbacks, including a heart bypass operation and a factory fire, he spearheaded successful ventures, such as a joint venture with PPG Industries. |
| 8. Ashwin Dani held positions on various company boards and was involved in technological innovations and international acquisitions. |
| 9. Under his leadership, Asian Paints became the first company in India and Asia to introduce computerized color matching. |
| 10. A pioneer in plastic packaging for paint, he also introduced Apcolite, a popular wood coating product. |
| 11. Between 2018 and 2021, he served as Chairman of Asian Paints, a company with significant revenue and profits in FY23. |
| 12. Additionally, he held prominent positions in government advisory councils and trade organizations. |
| 13. His son, Jalaj Dani, is married to Vita Dani, a niece of Dhirubhai Ambani. |
| 14. An art connoisseur, Ashwin Dani's legacy includes his contributions to the Indian business landscape. |
