Godrej Agrovet appoints Sivaram Yadavalli as interim Crop Care CEO
- Sivaram Yadavalli appointed interim CEO of Crop Care business effective Nov 25, 2026
- Rajavelu N.K. resigns as CEO to pursue external opportunity; last day Nov 24, 2026
- Board noted changes on Sept 21, 2026, under SEBI Listing Regulations Regulation 30
- Yadavalli currently heads Strategy and Business Development since 2021

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Godrej Agrovet Limited has appointed Sivaram Yadavalli as interim chief executive officer of its Crop Care business, effective November 25, 2026. The leadership change follows the resignation of Rajavelu N.K., who cited an external opportunity as the reason for his departure.
The Board of Directors noted the appointment and cessation on September 21, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Rajavelu’s last working day will be November 24, 2026.
Leadership Transition Details
Sivaram Yadavalli currently serves as Head of Strategy and Business Development at Godrej Agrovet, a position he has held since 2021. His tenure in this role has focused on growth strategy, mergers and acquisitions, business transformation, and new business incubation.
| Executive | Role | Effective Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajavelu N.K. | CEO – Crop Care Business | November 24, 2026 | Resignation |
| Sivaram Yadavalli | Interim CEO – Crop Care Business | November 25, 2026 | Appointment |
Yadavalli’s background includes management consulting roles at Accenture, Strategy& (PwC), A.T. Kearney, and Tata Strategic Management Group. He holds a gold medal in Business Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur, and a gold medal in Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy.
The company stated that Yadavalli’s terms of appointment align with its Nomination and Remuneration Policy. The transition aims to ensure continuity in the Crop Care segment’s strategic direction during the interim period.
Historical Stock Returns for Godrej Agrovet
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| -0.14% | -2.25% | +12.22% | +11.79% | -8.86% | 0.0% |
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