Board of Directors

Mr. Ram Gopal Agarwal

Chairman and Non-Executive Director




  • Mr. Ram Gopal Agarwal is Founder Chairman of Dhanuka Group.
  • He is a decisive and action oriented visionary who took over a sick pesticide Company named Northern Mineral Pvt. Ltd. in 1980 and transformed it today into a Rs 1000 Crore organization called Dhanuka Agritech Ltd.
  • His deep commitment and inspiring leadership in initial turbulent days is an example worth inculcating and his passion to contribute to Indian Agriculture is commendable.
  • His ability to prioritize and deal effectively with a number of tasks simultaneously reinforced with the skills to make effective decisions, has metamorphosed the business venture into one of the fastest growing Agrochemical Company in India which has thrice been rated as ‘Best under a Billion Company’ by Forbes Magazine.
  • In order to achieve his aspiration of “Transforming India through Agriculture” he has dedicated himself to bring changes in Agrochemicals Industry and the farming community. His contribution for adopting newer farming techniques at the grass root level, judicious use of agro chemicals in farming and imparting knowledge through his nationwide network of distributors and Dhanuka Doctors in field has resulted in the overall prosperity of farmers.
  • Mr. Ram Gopal Agarwal has been the past Chairman of CCFI, (Crop Care Federation of India) the apex Chamber of all Indian Agrochemical majors. He is also Chairman of Advisory Committee of AGRO Chemicals Federation of India.
  • Mr. Ram Gopal Agarwal, Group Chairman, has been bestowed with many Awards for his tremendous contribution in Agro Industry like “Life Time Achievement Award” by Agri Business Summit and Agri Awards 2019, “Distinguished Contribution to Indian Agrochemicals Industry” during India Chem 2016 International Conference organised by FICCI etc.
  • Details of Directorship & Full Time Positions in Body Corporates
SNo. Name of Body Corporate Directorship/ Full time positions
1. Orchid Bio-Pharma Limited Director
2. HD Realtors Private Limited Director

Mr. Manish Dhanuka

Managing Director




  • Mr. Manish Dhanuka is the Director of Orchid Pharma Limited; he has the vision to rejuvenate Orchid Pharma Ltd. and take it on a fruitful path. His wide-ranging experience of handling operations, commercial, marketing and finance in the manufacturing industry provides for his analytical and decision-making skills facilitating the restoration of the company to its glorious past and to achieve even greater heights.
  • He excels in creating economical Pharmaceutical technologies and accelerated evaluation process for improving healthcare. Experience of 25 years in research, evaluation, and teaching in the pharmaceutical industry equips him with the expertise in innovative pharmaceutical technologies...
  • He holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT, New Delhi, and M.S in Chemical Engineering from the University of Akron, USA.
  • Before establishing Dhanuka Laboratories Ltd. in 1993, he began his career at Ranbaxy Labs Ltd. in New Delhi and worked there for 5 years. His vision and strategy to grow the Pharmaceutical industry in the Indian sub-continent, have helped the Dhanuka Group of companies enhance its Bulk Drugs manufacturing arm exponentially. He spearheaded the acquisition of Synmedic Laboratories in the year 2013 which is involved in pharmaceutical formulations. This entrepreneurial vigor enabled him to take over the operations of Orchid Pharma Ltd. in March 2020.
  • Outside of work, he likes to travel for wildlife adventures.
  • Details of Directorship & Full Time Positions in Body Corporates
SNo. Name of Body Corporate Directorship/ Full time positions
1. Dhanuka Agritech Limited Director
2. Dhanuka Laboratories Limited Managing Director
3. Orchid Bio-Pharma Limited Director
4. Synmedic Laboratories Private Limited Director
5. Otsuka Chemicals (India) Private Limited Director

Mr. Mridul Dhanuka

Whole-Time Director




  • Mr. Mridul Dhanuka is a Chemical Engineer with a Master’s in Business Administration. He is associated with Dhanuka Group Ltd. since 2005.
  • His technical expertise has supported to enlarge the product base of Dhanuka. He helped the Company in smoothening the production, procurement and logistic functions and established quality control.
  • As Director Operations he is instrumental in driving various initiatives with the support of senior leadership teams to achieve the set milestones of the organization. Under his exuberant personality and ambitious leadership the Company was able to expand its production facilities, setting up a state of art world class manufacturing facility at Keshwana, Rajasthan.
  • He was responsible in successfully realigning the entire supply chain vertical from procurement to sales. He has successfully improved the efficiency and productivity of all the manufacturing facilities of Dhanuka thereby making a positive contribution in the profitability of the Company.
  • Continuing the legacy, presently he is leading major projects of the organization bringing Dhanuka closer to its aspiration of ”Transforming India through Agriculture”.
  • At Orchid, he hopes to replicate the Group's success and put another feather in Dhanuka cap.
  • Details of Directorship & Full Time Positions in Body Corporates
SNo. Name of Body Corporate Directorship/ Full time positions
1. Dhanuka Laboratories Limited Director
2. Orchid Bio-Pharma Limited Director
3. MD Buildtech Private Limited Director
4. Orbion Pharmaceuticals Private Limited Director
5. Altacura AI Absolute Return Fund LLP Partner

Mr. Arjun Dhanuka

Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director





  • Mr. Arjun Dhanuka started his career with Dhanuka Laboratories Limited in September 2010. From 2010-13 his role comprised of managing all the purchase decisions of the Company. He graduated from Delhi University and is a now Whole Time Director with the Company
  • In 2013, he started working with operations team of Synmedic Laboratories. After gaining relevant experience, he is presently supervising and is responsible for majority of operations at Synmedic Laboratories since 2020.
  • As a team leader, he motivates and encourages the Research and Development team to create innovative healthcare products and contribute to the progress of pharma industry and the society. He believes that quality of products and quality in execution are the strongest pillars in growth and success of the Company.
  • He strives in Business Development and strategy building. Mr. Dhanuka is young and dynamic person with an experience of more than a decade in the Pharmaceuticals Sector.
  • Details of Directorship & Full Time Positions in Body Corporates
SNo. Name of Body Corporate Directorship/ Full time positions
1. Dhanuka Laboratories Limited Whole Time Director

MS. Tanu Singla

Non-Executive, Independent Director




  • Ms. Tanu Singla is a qualified Company Secretary (CS). She has done L.L.B and is a diploma holder in Finance Management. She has an experience of more than ten years as a Company Secretary in Real Estate and Media Industry. She has expertise in Business Management, Finance, Accounts, Audit, real estate matters etc.
  • Details of Directorship & Full Time Positions in Body Corporates
SNo. Name of Body Corporate Directorship/ Full time positions
1. IVRCL Chengapalli Tollways Limited Company Secretary

Dr Dharam Vir

Non-Executive, Independent Director




  • Dr Dharam Vir holds Ph.D. degree in Synthetic Organic Chemistry/Heterocyclic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (India). He was awarded fellowship by International Organization for Chemical sciences in Development (IOCD) / WHO to work on ‘Special Synthesis program of Drugs for treatment of Tropical Diseases. He was also awarded post-doctoral fellowships from University of Illinois at Chicago, USA, and Georgia State University Atlanta USA.
  • Dr Dharam Vir has rich experience of about 32 years in Pharmaceutical Industry wherein he has played significant role in both strategic and operational aspects of RandD and IP by identifying and commercialization of many IP-based-RandD-enabled business driven opportunities in many regulated markets to sustain in pharma business . In his career span of 32 years, he worked with Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. (Now Sun Pharma Industries Ltd.) for more than about 20 years. He was associated with Jubilant Generics Ltd. for more than about 11 years. At Jubilant, he headed a multi -locational diversely qualified API RandD team including Process Chemistry Scientists, Intellectual Property Scientists, Chemical Engineers, Analytical Research Scientists, Compliance personnel, Tech Transfer and Pilot.
  • He has been trained by Singularity University, USA on Foundations of Exponential Thinking and on Digital Transformation to bring Technological Disruption and Digital Intervention in RandD Labs by Bain and AT Kearney consultants. He has undergone various other intensive training programs pertaining to leadership, lean six sigma championship, QbD, Trends in Drug Discovery, asset management and capacity enhancement etc. He has more than 100 unique inventions/Patent Applications/Patents and several Research Publications in reputed International Scientific Journals to his credit bearing testimony to his scientific achievements.
  • He has been an active and prominent speaker at various domestic and international forums. He was awarded “Lifetime Achievement Award - For Outstanding Contribution and Excellence” as an IP Professional by IP Era, Mumbai (India) in 2015. He was the member of The Society of Chemical Industry, UK for more than 5 years till December 2019.

Mr. Manoj Goyal

Non-Executive, Independent Director




  • Mr. Manoj Goyal aged about 44 years is commerce graduate with Honours and passed chartered accountancy examination in 2001. He became a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 2006. CA ManojGoyal has about 19 years of experience in the field of Taxation, Audit, Accounting, Finance, Banking and Law, He is Managing Partner of Goyal Malhotra and Associates, Chartered Accountants since the inception of the firm.
  • He was a Statutory Auditor of different Banks, Insurance Companies and public sector undertaking. Besides this he has passed many certificate course organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He also passed the examination for independent directors.
  • Details of Directorship & Full Time Positions in Body Corporates
SNo. Name of Body Corporate Directorship/ Full time positions
1. Aether Consulting Private Limited Director

Ms. Shubha Singh

Non-Executive, Independent Director





  • Ms. Shubha Singh is a Company Secretary since 2003. Additionally, she holds degrees of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from ICFAI, Hyderabad since 2002, Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis from ICFAI, Hyderabad since 2002, MBA (International Business) from IMT, Ghaziabad since 2013 and Law graduate from Faculty of Law.
  • She has been serving on the Board of various listed and unlisted Companies as an Independent or Non-Executive Director.
  • Ms. Shubha Singh has rich experience of 23 years in secretarial, finance and legal functions, primarily in Listed Companies with strong attribute in managing and advising various corporates in legal and secretarial matters with expertise in Corporate and general laws, litigation – civil and criminal, strategizing, Contracting, Agreements, Corporate Governance, re-structuring, revenue modelling and fund raising.
  • She has been honored with the Best Non-Executive Director Award in Listed Company category at MMB Iconic Women Directors of India, 2023 conclave at BSE Convention Center and the Distinguished Alumni Award 2024 for Corporate Excellence in Finance category by IMT CDL. She has contributed articles in the ICSI-Chartered Secretary, Boardstewardship Magazine and various other forums.
  • Details of Directorship & Full Time Positions in Body Corporates
SNo. Name of Body Corporate Directorship/ Full time positions
1. Samsara Technologies India Private Limited Director
2. Aptia Group India Private Limited Director
3. Ujala Healthcare Services Limited Director
4. AMD Industries Limited Director
5. Lords Chloro Alkali Limited Director
6. Nomenclature Engineering Private Limited Director
7. Jay Bharat Maruti Limited Company Secretary