Mr. Kulin S. Lalbhai

Independent Director
Director Identification Number (DIN)
05206878
Initial date of appointment on the Board
May 19, 2026
Date of re-appointment on the Board
-
Designation
Independent Director
Educational 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 CompanyDesignationName of the CommitteeChairman / Member
1Zydus Lifesciences Limited Independent Director

Audit Committee


Nomination and Remuneration Committee


Risk Management Committee

Member


Member


Member

2Zydus 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

3Arvind Fashions Limited Director

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment, Social and Governance Committee


Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee

Chairman


Chairman

4Arvind SmartSpaces LimitedDirector

Nomination and Remuneration Committee


Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee

Member


Chairman

5Arvind Limited Whole Time Director - -
6Retailers Association of IndiaDirector - -
7PVH Arvind Fashion Private LimitedDirector - -
8Arvind Youth Brands Private LimitedDirector - -
9The Anup Engineering LimitedDirector - -
10Style Audit LLPDesignated Partner - -
11Tatvam Space Links LLPPartner - -
Number of shares held in Zydus Lifesciences Limited - Nil