Times Group chairperson and philanthropist Indu Jain passed away at the age of 84 on Thursday, 13 May, due to COVID-related complications.
“Saddened by the demise of Times Group Chairperson Smt. Indu Jain Ji. She will be remembered for her community service initiatives, passion towards India’s progress and deep-rooted interest in our culture. I recall my interactions with her. Condolences to her family. Om Shanti,” tweeted PM Modi.
In a twitter message, Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa said, “She will always be remembered for her compassion and philanthropic work. My condolences to her dear ones and to the Times Group family. Om shanti.”
In a tweet, Times Now TV channel, part of the Times Group, described Jain as a lifelong spiritual seeker, pioneering philanthropist, distinguished patron of the arts and passionate proponent of women’s rights.
Indu Jain was the chairperson, of the Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd (BCCL). Born in a Sahu Jain family in 1936, Indu Jain was married to the late Ashok Kumar Jain, former chairman of Times Group or BCCL. BCCL publishes English dailies The Times of India and The Economic Times.
