Castrol India Appoints V Kaushik Vedula as New Marketing VP Amidst Leadership Changes

• V Kaushik Vedula appointed Vice President and Head – Marketing at Castrol India, effective February 2, 2026.
• Vedula replaces Rohit Talwar and joins amidst a series of senior leadership changes at the automotive lubricants manufacturer.
• Other key appointments include Mayank Pandey as VP and Head – B2C Sales (Nov 2025) and Saugata Basuray as interim CEO (Jan 1, 2026).
• Vedula brings over two decades of experience spanning consumer goods, FMCD, and digital businesses.
• He previously held significant roles at Emami Limited, Quess Corp, Procter & Gamble, Nokia, and Philips.

Why It Matters: Castrol India strengthens its leadership team with V Kaushik Vedula as the new Marketing VP.