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