Dabur India Limited has announced significant changes in its leadership team following a Board meeting on November 4, 2026. Mr. Mohit Malhotra has resigned as Global Chief Executive Officer and Whole-time Director, effective November 13, 2026. The company has appointed Mr. Herjit Singh Bhalla as an Additional Director and Whole-time Director, India Business, effective November 14, 2026. Additionally, Mr. Gopal Krishna Jain has been appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director, and Mr. Romesh Sobti as Lead Independent Director. Mr. Ashok Kumar Jain will superannuate on November 30, 2026, and Mr. Ankush Jain will take over as Compliance Officer from December 1, 2026.
Dabur India Board Approves Key Leadership Transitions
Dabur India Limited announced pivotal changes to its Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel following a meeting held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. These changes are intended to align with the company’s strategic priorities and ensure continued leadership effectiveness.
Resignation of Global CEO
The Board has accepted the resignation of Mr. Mohit Malhotra, Global Chief Executive Officer and Whole-time Director, effective November 13, 2026. Mr. Malhotra is pursuing personal interests and taking on an overseas leadership role. His resignation letter is attached as Annexure A.
Appointment of New Directors and Leadership Roles
Mr. Herjit Singh Bhalla has been appointed as an Additional Director and Whole-time Director, India Business, with effect from November 14, 2026, for a period of five years, subject to regulatory approvals. He will continue to lead the growth agenda for the India business.
Mr. Gopal Krishna Jain has been appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a period of two consecutive years, from December 31, 2026, till December 30, 2028. This appointment is subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot.
Mr. Romesh Sobti has been designated as the Lead Independent Director, effective January 01, 2027, succeeding Mr. Mukesh Hari Butani whose term ends on December 31, 2026.
Changes in Compliance Officer
Mr. Ashok Kumar Jain, Executive Vice President (Finance), Group Company Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer, will superannuate from the company’s services effective close of business hours on November 30, 2026.
Following this, the Board has designated Mr. Ankush Jain, currently the Chief Financial Officer, as the Compliance Officer, effective December 01, 2026. Mr. Ankush Jain is a qualified Company Secretary and will continue in his role as Chief Financial Officer.
Shareholder Approval and Disclosures
The company will seek requisite approval from shareholders for the appointment of Directors through a postal ballot. Further details and timelines for the postal ballot will be communicated in due course. Disclosures as per Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, are enclosed as Annexure B.
The Board meeting commenced at 2 P.M. and concluded at 4 P.M. The disclosures are also available on the company’s website.
Source: BSE
