Havells India Limited is looking to its board for continuity and fresh perspective as it navigates a leadership reshuffle. The company announced that Vivek Mehra has resigned from his position as an Independent Director effective April 22, 2026, and will also step down from the CSR & ESG Committee. Mehra’s departure comes after a tenure during which the board benefited from his governance experience, with the company noting that there were no other material reasons behind the resignation beyond attendance constraints influenced by his current residence in the hills. The board conveyed appreciation for Mehra’s contributions during his tenure.
In a broader governance update, Havells’ board approved a set of moves aimed at strengthening and refreshing its leadership slate. Varun Berry has been appointed as an Independent Director, with his appointment taking effect from April 22, 2026. Berry, who previously spent four decades shaping consumer brands, most recently served as Vice Chairman, MD & CEO of Britannia Industries Limited, retiring in November 2025. He brings a track record of leading growth-oriented initiatives and an international perspective, complemented by leadership programs at Wharton and IMD.
Alongside Berry’s appointment, the company also moved to re-appoint several incumbent directors. Namrata Kaul will continue as an Independent Director for a second five-year term, while Ashish Bharatram is re-appointed for a second term. TV Mohandas Pai is slated for another five-year term as a Non-independent Director, joining Puneet Bhatia in a renewed five-year term as a Non-independent Director, and TV Mohandas Pai’s long-standing governance and industry experience is expected to bolster strategic oversight. Taken together, Havells’ board entries underscore a deliberate balance of independent governance with ongoing institutional knowledge as the group pursues its next phase of growth.
The resignation of Mehra also led to changes in committee assignments and board leadership, with the company acknowledging the need to maintain strong oversight across governance, risk, and stakeholder engagement as part of its continued focus on sustainable value creation.