Just Dial Limited is shaking up its leadership slate as it readies a transition plan that blends continuity with fresh executive energy. In a board meeting held on July 10, 2026, the company disclosed the resignation of Dinesh Taluja from the position of Non-Executive Director, effective at the close of business hours on the same day. At the same time, the board approved a major executive reshuffle: Dinkar Ayilavarapu was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (designate) and Key Managerial Personnel, with a view to assuming the CEO role and full responsibilities on August 1, 2026. The company also noted that V.S.S. Mani will complete his term as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer on July 31, 2026. In a parallel development, Just Dial appointed Dinesh Taluja as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, effective July 11, 2026. The leadership moves underscore a deliberate succession plan aimed at steering the company through a period of digital transformation and growth.
Ayilavarapu, described in the board materials as a business leader with deep experience in digital commerce and enterprise transformation, brings a track record spanning over two decades. He most recently led Flipkart Wholesale, where he helped reshape a legacy business into a digital-first platform, balancing growth with technology modernization and operational discipline. His background also includes strategic leadership roles at Flipkart and a substantial tenure at Bain & Company, signaling a strong mix of strategy, transformation, and scale.
On the financial side, Dinesh Taluja steps into the CFO role while continuing to be a visible figure in Just Dial’s management stack. Presently, he serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Reliance Retail Limited, with additional responsibilities at Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, positioning him to bring seasoned financial leadership to Just Dial as the company advances its growth agenda. Taken together, the board’s decisions reflect a concerted push to align top-tier leadership with the company’s strategic priorities, as the market watches how the new lineup will drive execution and value.
As the clock ticks toward August, Just Dial will be advancing a leadership transition that blends an external leadership perspective with the continuity of internal custodianship, signaling a period of renewed focus on execution, scalability, and digital momentum.