Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), a leading diversified agribusiness in India, has announced that Sunil Kataria has officially taken charge as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of the company, effective September 1, 2025, for a five-year term. Kataria was earlier designated CEO & MD in May 2025.
With over two decades of leadership experience at Marico, Godrej Consumer Products, and Raymond, Mr Kataria is recognized for driving business transformation, market expansion, and organizational growth. At Godrej Agrovet, he will spearhead the company’s next phase of growth and innovation, with a strong focus on capability building and strengthening operations across emerging business areas.
Commenting on the leadership change, Nadir Godrej, Chairman and MD of Godrej Industries Limited, said, “We are delighted to welcome Sunil as CEO and MD of Godrej Agrovet. His experience in building businesses across challenging contexts will help us scale operations while reinforcing profitability and brand strength. We are confident Agrovet will further strengthen its position as India’s trusted agriculture and sustainability partner under his leadership.”
Reflecting on his three-decade-long tenure, Balram Singh Yadav, outgoing MD of Godrej Agrovet, remarked, “It has been a privilege to lead Godrej Agrovet and build it into a strong agri-business conglomerate. I am grateful to our teams, partners, and stakeholders for their unwavering support. I welcome Sunil and am confident he will guide Agrovet to new heights of sustainable growth.”
Outlining his vision, Sunil Kataria said, “I am excited to lead Godrej Agrovet, an organization with a strong legacy and foundation. My priorities will be to unlock value across the portfolio, strengthen execution of our go-to-market strategy, and scale high-potential businesses. With the support of our teams and stakeholders, we will continue to create long-term value and drive sustainable growth.” This transition underscores Godrej Agrovet’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and improving farmer livelihoods, while ensuring a smooth succession in leadership.
Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diversified, R&D-driven food and agribusiness company dedicated to improving Indian farmers’ productivity through innovative and sustainable solutions. Its businesses span Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy, Poultry, and Processed Foods, with leading market positions across segments. GAVL also operates through subsidiaries including Astec Lifesciences, Creamline Dairy Products, and Godrej Foods, alongside a joint venture with Bangladesh’s ACI Group in animal feed.
