Dabur India Limited announced several key leadership changes following its Board meeting on November 4, 2026. Global Chief Executive Officer and Whole-time Director, Mr. Mohit Malhotra, has resigned to pursue personal interests, with his last day being November 13, 2026. Concurrently, Mr. Herjit Singh Bhalla has been appointed as an Additional and Whole-time Director for the India Business, effective November 14, 2026.
Dabur India Announces Key Leadership Transitions
Dabur India Limited has announced significant changes to its senior leadership team, following a Board of Directors meeting held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. These changes include the acceptance of the resignation of its Global Chief Executive Officer and Whole-time Director, Mr. Mohit Malhotra (DIN: 08346826), who will be stepping down on November 13, 2026, to pursue personal interests.
New Head for India Business Appointed
In a key strategic move, the Board has appointed Mr. Herjit Singh Bhalla (DIN: 07688008) as an Additional Director and Whole-time Director for the India Business. This appointment is effective from November 14, 2026, for a period of five years, subject to regulatory approvals. Mr. Bhalla will continue to spearhead the growth agenda for Dabur’s significant India operations. Additionally, Mr. P. D. Narang will continue to provide strategic guidance across all Dabur Group businesses, including oversight of the international business.
Other Key Personnel Changes
The company also announced the appointment of Mr. Gopal Krishna Jain (DIN: 02050486) as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a two-year term, starting December 31, 2026, pending shareholder approval via postal ballot. Mr. Romesh Sobti (DIN: 00031034) has been designated as the Lead Independent Director, effective January 01, 2027. Furthermore, Mr. Ashok Kumar Jain, Executive Vice President (Finance), Group Company Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer, will superannuate on November 30, 2026. Consequently, Mr. Ankush Jain, currently the Chief Financial Officer, has been designated as the Compliance Officer, effective December 01, 2026.
The company will seek shareholder approval for the appointment of new Directors through a postal ballot. The detailed disclosures regarding these changes are enclosed as Annexure B.
Source: BSE
