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Ramkripa Ananthan, an IIT Bombay alumna and influential automotive designer, has significantly shaped the industry with her innovative designs, including the iconic Mahindra Thar.
IIT Bombay graduate Ramkripa Ananthan designed the renowned Mahindra Thar, leading its successful 2nd-gen model, which has become a market leader in India.
The 2nd-gen Mahindra Thar, designed by Ananthan, has become a top choice in India’s SUV market, addressing the previous model's limitations and boosting popularity.
Ramkripa Ananthan's design leadership at Mahindra introduced popular SUVs like the Thar, XUV 700, and Scorpio, revolutionizing the Indian SUV market with innovative features.
Ananthan designed the Mahindra XUV 300 and Marazzo MPV, developed with international teams, showcasing her expertise and enhancing Mahindra's diverse vehicle lineup.
Starting in 1997 as an interior designer, Ananthan rose to Head of Design at Mahindra, creating the XUV 500, Thar, XUV 700, and Scorpio.
After founding KRUX Studio and launching the Two2 micro-mobility vehicle, Ananthan now leads design at Ola Electric, continuing her influential work in automotive design.