CropLife India Elects Rallis India’s Gyanendra Shukla as Chairman
Bayer’s Rajvir Rathi and BASF’s Giridhar Ranuva appointed Vice Chairmen as association sets science-led agenda for Indian agriculture 23 September
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Dr. Gyanendra Shukla
Get the latest news, leadership updates and industry developments involving Dr. Gyanendra Shukla, Managing Director & CEO of Rallis India Limited and, since September 2026, Chairman of CropLife India. This tag brings together his statements, interviews, appointments, strategic initiatives and participation in discussions concerning crop protection, seeds, agricultural innovation and the wider agri-input industry.
Dr. Shukla has more than 35 years of experience in crop protection and seeds, with professional experience across India, Asia-Pacific and Africa. His career has included senior roles spanning commercial operations, sales, corporate affairs, technology development and regulatory affairs, including more than two decades with Monsanto. He joined the Rallis India Board as Managing Director & CEO in April 2024.
Coverage includes Rallis India, CropLife India, crop protection policy, seeds, regulatory affairs, agricultural technology, product stewardship and industry strategy. Recent developments include his election as Chairman of CropLife India at its 46th AGM in September 2026, succeeding Ankur Aggarwal. His current industry agenda includes discussions around innovation, regulatory frameworks, protection of safety and efficacy data, climate resilience and faster access to agricultural technologies.