Dabur names Herjit Singh Bhalla as Whole-time Director; Mohit Malhotra to step down

Dabur India has announced a leadership restructuring, appointing Herjit Singh Bhalla, currently Chief Executive Officer of its India business, as an Additional Director and Whole-time Director for a five-year term, effective November 14, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

The appointment follows the resignation of Mohit Malhotra as Global Chief Executive Officer and Whole-time Director, effective November 13, 2026. Malhotra, who has been associated with Dabur for over three decades, is leaving to pursue a new leadership opportunity overseas. In his resignation letter, he said he had accepted an overseas role commencing November 16, 2026.

As part of the revised leadership structure, P D Narang, an existing Whole-time Director, will continue to provide strategic guidance across the group's businesses, including oversight of its international operations.

Bhalla will continue to lead the growth agenda for Dabur's India business, while also taking on responsibilities as a Whole-time Director on the company's board.

Additionally, Dabur has named Gopal Krishna Jain as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a two-year term from December 31, 2026, to December 30, 2028, subject to shareholder approval.

The company has also designated Independent Director Romesh Sobti as Lead Independent Director, effective January 1, 2027. He will succeed Mukesh Hari Butani, whose term as Lead Independent Director ends on December 31, 2026.

Separately, Ashok Kumar Jain, Executive Vice President (Finance), Group Company Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer, will retire from the company on November 30, 2026. Ankush Jain, currently the Chief Financial Officer, will additionally take over as Compliance Officer from December 1, 2026.

The changes were approved at the company's board meeting held on November 4, 2026. Dabur said it would seek shareholder approval for the relevant director appointments through a postal ballot.