Mr. Kulin S. Lalbhai
Independent DirectorDirector Identification Number (DIN)
05206878Initial date of appointment on the Board
May 19, 2026Date of re-appointment on the Board
-Designation
Independent DirectorEducational Qualification
MBA degree from the Harvard Business School and a B. Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Standford University.Particulars
Expertise in functional area
Details
Sustainability and ESG, finance, business and management, FMCG and consumer business.
Brief Profile
Mr. Kulin S. Lalbhai holds an MBA degree from the Harvard Business School and a B. Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Standford University. He is currently the Whole Time Director of Arvind Limited, which is in textile industry. He leads Arvind Limited’s consumer-facing and digital businesses, including branded apparel, retail, real estate, and emerging technology ventures. He has been a key architect of Arvind Limited’s transformation into a modern, omnichannel consumer organisation, strengthening brand relevance, customer engagement, and digital capability across platforms. His leadership has helped position Arvind Fashions as one of India’s leading brand houses with a strong portfolio of global and homegrown labels. He has played a pivotal role in expanding Arvind Limited’s retail footprint, building scale across physical stores, shop-in-shops, and ecommerce channels. His efforts have also driven Arvind Limited’s entry into new consumer categories, including footwear, while deepening digital integration across merchandising, supply chains, and customer experience. He has incubated and scaled digital ventures within the Arvind Group, including Omuni, which later merged with Shiprocket, reflecting a pragmatic approach to innovation and partnerships.
In real estate, he has guided the growth of Arvind SmartSpaces into a fast-growing residential developer with a multi-city presence. The business has built a strong execution track record and a growing project pipeline, aligned with disciplined capital deployment and design-led development.
He leads the corporate affairs function at Arvind Limited and holds prominent leadership roles in industry bodies, contributing to policy dialogue and sectoral development. His involvement includes chairing national committees and representing industry interests in international trade discussions. In addition to Group responsibilities, he serves on the boards of various companies.
Name of the companies in which Mr. Kulin S. Lalbhai is a director and the chairmanship / membership in Committees
| Sr. No. | Name of the Company | Designation | Name of the Committee | Chairman / Member |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | Independent Director | Audit Committee Nomination and Remuneration Committee Risk Management Committee | Member Member Member |
| 2 | Zydus Wellness Limited | Independent Director | Nomination and Remuneration Committee Audit Committee Risk Management Committee Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment, Social and Governance Committee | Chairman Member Member Member Member |
| 3 | Arvind Fashions Limited | Director | Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment, Social and Governance Committee Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee | Chairman Chairman |
| 4 | Arvind SmartSpaces Limited | Director | Nomination and Remuneration Committee Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee | Member Chairman |
| 5 | Arvind Limited | Whole Time Director | - | - |
| 6 | Retailers Association of India | Director | - | - |
| 7 | PVH Arvind Fashion Private Limited | Director | - | - |
| 8 | Arvind Youth Brands Private Limited | Director | - | - |
| 9 | The Anup Engineering Limited | Director | - | - |
| 10 | Style Audit LLP | Designated Partner | - | - |
| 11 | Tatvam Space Links LLP | Partner | - | - |