Nadir Godrej to retire as Godrej Industries Chairperson in August, named Chairman Emeritus

Godrej Industries Limited, the holding company of the Godrej Industries Group, along with Godrej Agrovet Limited and Astec LifeSciences Limited, has 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 will assume the role of Chairman Emeritus. He will step down from the boards of Godrej Industries Limited, Godrej Agrovet, Godrej Consumer Products, and Godrej Properties at that time. He has also stepped down as Chairperson and Non-Executive Director of Astec LifeSciences, effective 13 April 2026.

Nadir Godrej, Chairperson, Godrej Industries Group, said: “It has been a privilege to serve the Godrej Industries Group over several decades and to work alongside exceptional colleagues who have built this institution with integrity and purpose. I am confident that the Group will continue to grow from strength to strength under the next generation of leadership, while remaining deeply anchored in its values.”

Pirojsha Godrej, Chairperson Designate of the Godrej Industries Group, will succeed him as Chairperson of the Godrej Industries Group and Godrej Industries Limited, effective 14 August 2026. He will continue to serve as Chairperson of Godrej Properties, Godrej Capital, and Godrej Ventures.

Pirojsha Godrej, Chairperson Designate, Godrej Industries Group, said: “This moment is both a responsibility and a privilege. We inherit a remarkable legacy built over generations, and our task now is to build on it with ambition while staying true to the values that define us.”

Burjis Godrej will take on the role of Chairperson of Godrej Agrovet and will join the Board of Godrej Industries Limited as a Non-Executive Director, effective 14 August 2026. He has stepped down as Managing Director of Astec LifeSciences with immediate effect and will continue to serve on its Board as a Non-Executive Director.

Burjis Godrej, Chairperson Designate, Godrej Agrovet, said: “I am excited to take on this role at Godrej Agrovet and to build on the strong foundation that has been established. Our focus will be on building a stronger, more resilient Godrej Agrovet—driving sustainable growth while sharpening execution across our businesses.”

Vishal Sharma, CEO of Godrej Chemicals, has been appointed Chairperson of Astec LifeSciences with immediate effect. Arijit Mukherjee, currently COO of Astec LifeSciences, will be appointed Executive Director.