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Nadir Godrej to step down as Godrej Group chair in August, Pirojsha Godrej to take over as chair
Pirojsha and Burjis Godrej step into key roles in generational shift
MUMBAI: Godrej Industries Group has announced a major leadership transition, with Nadir Godrej set to retire in August 2026, marking a generational shift at one of India’s most prominent business houses.
Nadir Godrej, who currently serves as chairperson, will step down upon turning 75 and assume the honorary role of chairman emeritus. He will also exit the boards of Godrej Industries Limited, Godrej Agrovet Limited, Godrej Consumer Products and Godrej Properties. Separately, he has already stepped down as chairperson and non-executive director of Astec LifeSciences Limited with immediate effect.
Reflecting on his tenure, Godrej Industries Group chairperson Nadir Godrej said, “It has been a privilege to serve the Godrej Industries Group over several decades and to work alongside exceptional colleagues. I am confident that the Group will continue to grow from strength to strength under the next generation of leadership.”
Taking over the reins, Pirojsha Godrej has been named chairperson designate and will assume leadership of the group and Godrej Industries Limited from August 14, 2026. He will continue to lead Godrej Properties, Godrej Capital and Godrej Ventures.
“This moment is both a responsibility and a privilege,” said Godrej Industries Group chairperson designate Pirojsha Godrej. “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.”
In parallel, Burjis Godrej will take on the role of chairperson of Godrej Agrovet Limited and join the board of Godrej Industries Limited as a non-executive director. He has stepped down as managing director of Astec LifeSciences Limited but will remain on its board.
“I am excited to take on this role at Godrej Agrovet and to build on the strong foundation that has been established,” said Godrej Agrovet Limited chairperson designate Burjis Godrej, adding that the focus will remain on sustainable growth and sharper execution.
Further changes include the appointment of Vishal Sharma, currently CEO of Godrej Chemicals, as chairperson of Astec LifeSciences. Arijit Mukherjee, the company’s chief operating officer, will take on the role of executive director.
The transition comes as the group continues to expand its presence across sectors including FMCG, real estate, agriculture and chemicals, while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and governance.
As leadership passes to the next generation, the Godrej Group appears to be balancing continuity with change, aiming to carry forward its legacy while sharpening its growth ambitions for the future.
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Ravikant Sabnavis steps down as CEO of Arha Media after three years
Exit marks end of stint leading regional OTT platform ARHA’s turnaround
MUMBAI: Ravikant Sabnavis has stepped down as chief executive officer of Arha Media & Broadcasting, drawing the curtain on a three-year stint during which he led the regional OTT platform Aha through a key phase of transformation.
Sabnavis, who joined Arha Media in February 2023, is credited with steering a financial turnaround at Aha, a platform focused on Telugu and Tamil content. His tenure saw efforts to stabilise operations and sharpen the platform’s positioning in an increasingly competitive streaming market.
His exit also signals a pause, and perhaps a pivot, in a long career spanning media, marketing and business transformation. Alongside his corporate roles, Sabnavis has been actively mentoring startups and entrepreneurs, working closely with early-stage ventures as part of networks such as TiE Mumbai and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Before Arha Media, he served as CEO of Innovative Oral Care, where he built a direct-to-consumer oral care business leveraging clinical expertise. Earlier, at Star TV, he led regional channel Star Pravah, driving a turnaround that pushed it to a leading position in its category.
His career also includes a stint as managing director at Blitz Multimedia Pvt Ltd, where he worked on repositioning legacy media brands and unlocking new revenue streams.
While Sabnavis has not publicly outlined his next move, his continued involvement in mentoring and investing suggests he may stay close to the startup ecosystem.
For Arha Media, the leadership change comes at a time when regional OTT platforms are recalibrating for scale and sustainability. Sabnavis leaves behind a platform that is steadier than when he arrived, even as the next chapter for both the company and the executive begins to take shape.
