
Godrej Industries Group announces leadership transitions
Godrej Industries Limited, along with Godrej Agrovet Limited and Astec LifeSciences Limited, announced leadership transitions as part of a planned generational succession. Nadir Godrej, Chairperson of the Godrej Industries Group, will retire upon turning 75 in August 2026 and assume the role of Chairman Emeritus. He will step down from the boards of Godrej Industries, Godrej Agrovet, Godrej Consumer Products, and Godrej Properties at that time, having already stepped down from Astec LifeSciences. Pirojsha Godrej will succeed him as Chairperson of the Godrej Industries Group and Godrej Industries Limited, effective August 14, 2026. Burjis Godrej will become Chairperson of Godrej Agrovet and join the Board of Godrej Industries Limited as a Non-Executive Director, also effective August 14, 2026. Vishal Sharma has been appointed Chairperson of Astec LifeSciences with immediate effect, and Arijit Mukherjee will be Executive Director.
Key Highlights
- Nadir Godrej to retire as Chairperson in August 2026, becoming Chairman Emeritus.
- Pirojsha Godrej will succeed Nadir as Group Chairperson from August 14, 2026.
- Burjis Godrej appointed Chairperson of Godrej Agrovet, joining GIL board.
- Vishal Sharma named Chairperson of Astec LifeSciences immediately.
- These changes are part of a planned generational succession within the Group.