Published 23:50 IST, July 31st 2019

CCD condoles its founder VG Siddhartha's demise, logo goes black in mourning

Cafe Coffee Day on Wednesday changed the colour of its logo from red to black in all its social media accounts following its founder VG Siddhartha's death. It also gave a beautiful tribute to him. 

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Cafe Coffee Day on Wednesday changed colour of its logo from red to black in all its social media accounts following its founder VG Siddhartha's death. It also gave a beautiful tribute to him in social media accounts. 

tribute which was shared on company's social media accounts, said, " visionary who started coffee revolution in India. dreamer whose heart was as big as his dreams. gentleman for whom relationships were way above business. An icon whose simplicity outshone his achievements. entrepreneur who took an Indian brand to world.

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"We remember our beloved CHAIRMAN VG SIDDHARTHA with pride and will miss him dearly. We stand committed to his vision and will continue building on his legacy."

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Below are pictures of company's social media accounts where it can be seen that colour of logo has been changed from red to black.

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Below are posts by company.

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After being missing for over 36 hours, on Wednesday morning, Siddhartha's body was found on banks of Netravati River near Hoige Bazaar in Mangaluru. Condolences from major Indian businesspersons, politicians poured in as his family reeled under tragic loss.

company released state anuncing executive appointments done by board, after confirmation of Siddhartha's death. Executive committee will explore opportunities to delever i.e 'reduce its debt by sale of assets' Coffee Day Group.

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21:39 IST, July 31st 2019