Ashwin Dani, former vice chairman and managing director of Asian Paints, India s largest paints company, has passed away at the age of 79. Dani played a crucial role in the company s rise to become the country s leading paints manufacturer. He introduced the first computerized color mixing program in India, which solidified Asian Paints position as the market leader. Under his leadership, the company expanded into multiple markets and its stock grew over tenfold.