Former Tech Mahindra vice chairman Vineet Nayyar, aged 85, passed away on Thursday, leaving behind a legacy as a stalwart of the Indian technology industry. Nayyar, initially a civil servant, played pivotal roles in organizations like the World Bank and state-owned energy corporation GAIL, where he served as the inaugural chairman and MD. His contributions extended to the private sector, notably as MD of HCL Corporation and vice chairman of HCL Technologies. Anand Mahindra, chairman of Mahindra Group, hailed Nayyar as a towering figure in Indian business, praising his journey from the civil services to private enterprise.