Godrej Industries Limited

This is a regulatory disclosure filed with BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited pursuant to Regulations 30 and 51 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Board of Directors of Godrej Industries Limited (GIL) held a meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026, which commenced at 12:30 p.m. IST and concluded at 1:10 p.m. IST.

1) Re-designation and Appointment of Pirojsha Godrej as Executive Chairperson

The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the re-designation and appointment of Pirojsha Godrej (DIN: 00432983) as a 'Whole Time Director' designated as 'Executive Chairperson' of the Company.

  • Effective Date: The appointment is effective from August 14, 2026.
  • Term: The term of appointment is from August 14, 2026, to August 13, 2031.
  • Approval Status: The appointment is subject to the approval of shareholders.
  • Background: This move is part of a planned generational transition following the retirement of Nadir Godrej as Chairman and Managing Director of the Company. Pirojsha Godrej was previously appointed as 'Chairperson-Designate' on April 13, 2026, and subsequently as 'Chairperson' with effect from August 14, 2026.
  • Promoter Status: Pirojsha Godrej is a member of the Promoter Group of the Company.
  • Regulatory Status: He is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order of SEBI or any other authority.
  • Key Managerial Personnel: Pirojsha Godrej shall be a Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company with effect from August 14, 2026.
  • Group Role: He will also be the Chairperson of the Godrej Industries Group with effect from August 14, 2026.

Brief Profile of Pirojsha Godrej (As per Annexure-A)

  • Current Roles: Chairperson Designate of the Godrej Industries Group, Chairperson of Godrej Properties, Godrej Capital, and Godrej Ventures.
  • Performance: Under his leadership, the Godrej Industries Group achieved over 20% compounded annual growth in both sales and net profits over the five years leading up to FY26.
  • Market Position: The Group is a leading player in India in residential real estate, animal feed, crude palm oil, oleochemicals, household insecticides, hair colour, and air care. As of April 2026, the Group's publicly listed businesses had a market capitalization in excess of $20 billion.
  • Accolades: Godrej Consumer Products and Godrej Properties were ranked number one globally in their respective categories on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices in 2025. Godrej Properties also secured the top global ranking in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) 2025.
  • Previous Leadership: He led Godrej Properties to become the largest real estate developer in India by residential sales in FY21, a position it continues to hold. He also founded Godrej Capital and Godrej Ventures.
  • Education: He graduated from the Wharton School of Business, completed a Master's in International Affairs from Columbia University, and earned an MBA from Columbia Business School.
  • Relationships: He is the son of Adi Godrej (Chairman Emeritus), brother of Tanya Dubash (Executive Director and Chief Branding Officer) and Nisaba Godrej (Non-Executive Director), and nephew of Nadir Godrej, Promoter.

2) Intimation under Regulation 30(5) of Listing Regulations

The Board approved the updated details of the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) authorized to determine the materiality of an event and to make disclosures to the Stock Exchanges. This update is effective from August 14, 2026, consequent to changes in the KMP of the Company.

The authorized KMP are:

  • Vishal Sharma, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (Chemicals)
  • Tel: 022–2518 8010
  • Clement Pinto, Chief Financial Officer
  • Tel: 022–2518 8010
  • Anupama Kamble, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
  • Tel: 022-2519 4312

3) Approval of Postal Ballot Notice

Pursuant to Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board approved the Notice to be sent to shareholders for obtaining their approval for the appointment of Pirojsha Godrej as Executive Chairperson (point no. 1) through a Postal Ballot.

  • Cut-off Date: The Board fixed the cut-off date for determining shareholder eligibility to vote as Friday, August 14, 2026.