Cipla Limited announced the appointment of Rashmi Joshi as an additional and independent director, effective 27 October 2026, for a five-year term ending 26 October 2031, subject to the approval of shareholders. The move reflects Cipla’s continued emphasis on strengthening governance with experienced financial and strategic oversight at the board level. Joshi joins the board as an independent director, bringing a blend of accounting, secretarial and governance expertise to the table.
Joshi is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with more than 30 years of cross-sector experience spanning FMCG, consumer durables, pharmaceuticals and lubricants. She has held leadership roles across India, the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East, with a track record in corporate governance, risk management, financial strategy and board governance.
Her prior role includes Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer at Castrol India Limited, and she has served on the boards of Godrej Industries Limited, Thirdware Solution Limited and Castrol Philippines. She currently serves on the boards of GE Vernova T&D India Limited, Bharat Forge Limited, Vesuvius India Limited, Orkla India Limited, Rallis India Limited, Elevate Campuses Limited, Rhea Healthcare Private Limited and Ciel Textile Limited, Mauritius. Not debarred from holding director roles by SEBI or other authorities, Joshi brings deep financial stewardship and international governance exposure to Cipla as it navigates a dynamic global healthcare landscape.