Nadir Godrej, chairperson of the Godrej Industries Group
Nadir Godrej, chairperson of the Godrej Industries Group, is set to retire in August 2026, the company announced on Monday, as the leader will assume the role of Chairman Emeritus in the group. Since 1977, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the conglomerate's growth, values, and global presence over several decade
Nadir will step down from the boards of Godrej Industries Limited, Godrej Agrovet, Godrej Consumer Products, and Godrej Properties at that time, the company said in a regulatory filing.
Under the planned generational succession, he has also stepped down as Chairperson and Non-Executive Director of Astec LifeSciences, effective April 13, 2026.
"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," Nadir Godrej said. "I am confident that the Group will continue to grow from strengthto strength under the next generation of leadership, while remaining deeply anchored in its values.”
Calling the shift as "both aresponsibility and a privilege," Pirojsha said, "We inherit a remarkable legacy built over generations, and our task now isto build on it with ambition while staying true to the values that define us."
Burjis Godrej will take on the role of chairperson of agrovet unit and will join the Board of GodrejIndustries as a Non-Executive Director, effective August 14, 2026. He has stepped down asManaging Director of Astec LifeSciences with immediate effect and will continue to serve on its Boardas a Non-Executive Director.
Burjis Godrej expressed excitement to take on the new role and to build on the strong foundation that has been established. He said, "Our focus will be onbuilding a stronger, more resilient Godrej Agrovet—driving sustainable growth while sharpening executionacross our businesses."
Amid the major leadership shift in the Godrej Industries Group, Vishal Sharma, CEO of Godrej Chemicals, has been appointed as the Chairperson of Astec LifeSciences withimmediate effect. Arijit Mukherjee, currently COO of Astec LifeSciences, will be appointed as an ExecutiveDirector.
Nadir will step down from the boards of Godrej Industries Limited, Godrej Agrovet, Godrej Consumer Products, and Godrej Properties at that time, the company said in a regulatory filing.
Under the planned generational succession, he has also stepped down as Chairperson and Non-Executive Director of Astec LifeSciences, effective April 13, 2026.
"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," Nadir Godrej said. "I am confident that the Group will continue to grow from strengthto strength under the next generation of leadership, while remaining deeply anchored in its values.”
Who will succeed Nadir Godrej?
Succeeding Nadir, Pirojsha Godrej, Chairperson Designate of the group, will succeed him as chairpersonof the Godrej Industries Group and Godrej Industries Limited, effective August 14, 2026. He will also continueto serve as chairperson of Godrej Properties, Godrej Capital, and Godrej Ventures.Calling the shift as "both aresponsibility and a privilege," Pirojsha said, "We inherit a remarkable legacy built over generations, and our task now isto build on it with ambition while staying true to the values that define us."
Burjis Godrej will take on the role of chairperson of agrovet unit and will join the Board of GodrejIndustries as a Non-Executive Director, effective August 14, 2026. He has stepped down asManaging Director of Astec LifeSciences with immediate effect and will continue to serve on its Boardas a Non-Executive Director.
Burjis Godrej expressed excitement to take on the new role and to build on the strong foundation that has been established. He said, "Our focus will be onbuilding a stronger, more resilient Godrej Agrovet—driving sustainable growth while sharpening executionacross our businesses."
Amid the major leadership shift in the Godrej Industries Group, Vishal Sharma, CEO of Godrej Chemicals, has been appointed as the Chairperson of Astec LifeSciences withimmediate effect. Arijit Mukherjee, currently COO of Astec LifeSciences, will be appointed as an ExecutiveDirector.
