Category: Automotive & Design
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Sep
Ramkripa Ananthan reshaped Mahindra's SUVs: the designer behind Thar, Scorpio, and XUV700
Mechanical engineer turned designer, Ramkripa Ananthan led the look and feel of Mahindra icons like the Thar, Scorpio, and XUV700. After 25 years at the company, she launched Krux Studio and moved to Ola Electric, carrying her design playbook into EVs. Her path shows how Indian SUVs became smarter, safer, and more stylish—while opening doors for more women in auto design.