The company says that Pirojsha Godrej has now been designated as Chairperson-Designate with immediate effect
Nadir Godrej is set to retire and step down as the chairman and non-executive director of Godrej Industries Group with effect from close of business hours on 13 August 2026. The company has appointed Pirojsha Godrej as the Chairperson of the Board and the Chairperson of Godrej Industries Group with effect from 14 August 2026.
Pirojsha Godrej has now been designated as Chairperson-Designate with immediate effect, the company said in an exchange filing. Considering the vast contribution of Nadir Godrej to the growth of the company, the nomination and remuneration committee and the board of directors also approved appointment of Nadir Godrej, as the Chairman Emeritus of the company, with effect from 14 August 2026, along with Adi Godrej.
Leadership Changes
The board of directors of the company have approved the appointment of Burjis Godrej as an Additional Director (Non-executive, Non-independent on the company’s board, effective 14 August 2026. He is also a part of the promoter group of the company.
“The nomination and remuneration committee and the board of directors of the company at their respective Meetings held today (13 April 2026), took note of willingness of Nadir Godrej to retire and step down as the Chairman and Managing Director of the company with effect from close of business hours on 13 August 2026,” the company added.
In his letter to the board members, Nadir Godrej mentioned that he will turn 75 in August 2026 and would Like to step down from the board. “It has been a privilege to serve GIL and I am grateful to you for your guidance and partnership over the years. I am writing to share with you my intent to step down as the Chairman and Managing Director of Godrej Industries and from our board,” he added.
Pirojsha Godrej, who is Chairperson Designate of the Godrej Industries Group, serves as Chairperson of Godrej Properties, Godrej Capital and Godrej Ventures. Under his leadership, the group continues to build on its legacy with a clear ambition for growth, combining strong performance with a deep commitment to values, the exchange filing noted. He is the son of Adi Godrej (Chairman Emeritus of Godrej Industries Group).
