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Amitabh Kant joins L&T board as independent director for a five-year term
The infrastructure giant has appointed the veteran public policy leader, known for driving 'Make in India' and 'Startup India,' as an independent director, marking his latest move into the corporate sector.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced the appointment of Amitabh Kant, former G20 Sherpa and CEO of NITI Aayog, as a non-executive, independent director on its board. The appointment, effective October 29, 2025, will be for a five-year term, subject to shareholder approval.
The decision was formalised during the board meeting held on Wednesday. In its exchange filing, L&T noted that Kant’s experience across governance, public policy, and economic development will bring valuable insights to the company’s strategic direction, especially as it expands globally in infrastructure and sustainability-linked projects.
Kant retired as an IAS officer from the 1980 Kerala batch, after spending 45 years in public service across many leadership jobs. He's most famous for leading huge national projects like Make in India, Startup India, and Incredible India. He was appointed India’s G20 Sherpa in 2022 and played a key role in shaping the country’s agenda during its presidency.
Since leaving government work this past June, Kant has been busy taking on several jobs on company boards and in advisory roles. In recent months, he has joined the boards of HCL Technologies and IndiGo, and was appointed Senior Advisor at Fairfax Financial Holdings, led by Canadian investor Prem Watsa.
Kant’s appointment is seen as part of a growing trend of Indian corporates seeking seasoned public policy leaders to strengthen their boards with governance, sustainability, and global partnership expertise.
The decision was formalised during the board meeting held on Wednesday. In its exchange filing, L&T noted that Kant’s experience across governance, public policy, and economic development will bring valuable insights to the company’s strategic direction, especially as it expands globally in infrastructure and sustainability-linked projects.
Kant retired as an IAS officer from the 1980 Kerala batch, after spending 45 years in public service across many leadership jobs. He's most famous for leading huge national projects like Make in India, Startup India, and Incredible India. He was appointed India’s G20 Sherpa in 2022 and played a key role in shaping the country’s agenda during its presidency.
Since leaving government work this past June, Kant has been busy taking on several jobs on company boards and in advisory roles. In recent months, he has joined the boards of HCL Technologies and IndiGo, and was appointed Senior Advisor at Fairfax Financial Holdings, led by Canadian investor Prem Watsa.
Kant’s appointment is seen as part of a growing trend of Indian corporates seeking seasoned public policy leaders to strengthen their boards with governance, sustainability, and global partnership expertise.
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