Mumbai, April 13 -- Godrej Industries Group on Monday announced the elevation of Burjis Godrej, the son of group chairperson Nadir Godrej, to the board of the group holding company Godrej Industries Ltd as part of succession planning.

The 34-year-old will take on the role of chairperson of listed Godrej Agrovet and join the board of Godrej Industries as a non-executive director from 14 August, as per a press release. On the same day, his cousin Pirojsha Godrej, 45, will take over as the group chairperson from Nadir Godrej, who will step down on turning 75.

While Pirojsha's ascension to the helm of the $20 billion Godrej Industries Group was announced in April 2024, this is the first time that Burjis' future role in group leadership has ...