<h1>Former conglomerate chairman dies at 72, prompting corporate succession, board vacancies, regulatory filings and estate planning actions</h1> A former chairman of a major Indian conglomerate died after a prolonged illness at age 72, leaving a spouse, two adult children and grandchildren. He previously held chair and board positions across group companies and served on external corporate and banking boards, as well as industry associations and an academic institute's governing board. His death likely triggers internal corporate succession procedures, board vacancy appointments, and potential estate and succession planning matters for family-held shares and any executive or emeritus roles. Organizations where he held governance roles must ensure regulatory filings and governance continuity.