Noted industry leader and ITC Chairman Y.C. Deveshwar, joined ITC in 1968, becoming a director in 1984 and was appointed the chief executive and chairman on January 1, 1996. Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Banerjee have sent out twitter messages condoling the death of ITC Chairman Y C Deveshwar. Modi, Mamata condoles deathPrime Minister Narendra Modi said Deveshwar made a strong contribution to Indian industry. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that she was saddened at Deveshwar's death.

Source: The Hindu May 11, 2019 06:11 UTC