Gabriel India appoints Mahendra K. Goyal as Group CEO & MD for five years
Gabriel India Ltd has appointed Mahendra K. Goyal as Executive Director and Group CEO & MD for a five-year term ending July 20, 2031, effective July 21, 2026. The Board also re-designated Atul Jaggi as Managing Director (Ride Control) until October 17, 2029. Goyal, a veteran with over 31 years at the ANAND Group, will oversee all business segments as KMP.

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Gabriel India Ltd has appointed Mahendra K. Goyal as Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for a term of five years effective July 21, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the appointment at its meeting held on July 21, 2026, subject to the approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Concurrently, the Board re-designated Atul Jaggi as Managing Director (Ride Control) with effect from the same date until October 17, 2029.
Mahendra K. Goyal, who was previously a non-executive, non-independent director, has been re-designated to the executive role. His tenure as Group CEO & MD will run until July 20, 2031. He will be designated as a Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and will be responsible for the overall supervision of the company across all business segments, including joint ventures, subsidiaries, and associate companies. Goyal is a Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, and Cost Accountant with over 31 years of experience. He has been associated with the ANAND Group since July 1995 and most recently served as Group CEO starting October 2024.
The Board also approved the re-designation of Atul Jaggi to the role of Managing Director (Ride Control). This change is effective immediately upon Board approval and extends until October 17, 2029, aligning with the tenure originally approved by members on January 15, 2025, via postal ballot. Aside from the change in designation, all other terms and conditions of his appointment remain unchanged. Jaggi holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and brings 25 years of experience in functions such as maintenance, supplier development, and manufacturing excellence.
The following table summarizes the key management changes approved by the Board:
| S. No. | Executive | New Designation | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahendra K. Goyal | Executive Director and Group CEO & MD | July 21, 2026 to July 20, 2031 |
| 2 | Atul Jaggi | Managing Director (Ride Control) | July 21, 2026 to October 17, 2029 |
The appointments were made on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The company confirmed that neither appointee is related to any existing Director or Key Managerial Personnel, nor are they debarred from holding the office of director by the Securities and Exchange Board of India or any other authority. The Board meeting commenced at 04.00 p.m. and concluded at 05.00 p.m. on July 21, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Gabriel
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +6.47% | +17.67% | +19.86% | +68.15% | +51.90% | +1,109.67% |
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