India has lost a visionary leader with demise of Sanmar's N Sankar: CII

Says Sankar worked tirelessly for over five decades in ensuring trust in business and leading by example in setting high standards for ethical business

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said that India has lost a visionary industry leader, as it expressed sadness at the demise of Sanmar Group chairman N Sankar in Chennai on Sunday.

In a statement issued on Monday, T V Narendran, President, CII, said, "India has lost one of its visionary industry leaders. N Sankar worked tirelessly  for over five decades in ensuring trust in business and leading by example in setting high standards for ethical business in the country.”  

As a successful entrepreneur, Sankar pioneered various joint ventures, focused on international business,  diversified business portfolios and implemented best-in-class manufacturing practices to