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Lalit Goyal – Chief Accounts Officer at Ind-Swift Laboratories Ltd.

Lalit Goyal is a seasoned finance professional and currently serves as the Chief Accounts Officer at Ind-Swift Laboratories Ltd., a leading player in the Indian pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. With more than 13 years of hands-on experience, Lalit has emerged as one of the key leaders driving financial strategy, governance, and compliance at Ind-Swift.

He began his career with Ind-Swift as a Management Trainee and steadily climbed the ranks through dedication, financial expertise, and leadership excellence. Over the years, Lalit Goyal has contributed to several major business transitions, making him a critical part of the company’s senior leadership.

A Rare Combination: CA + CFA

One of the distinguishing features of Lalit Goyal’s professional profile is his rare academic and professional combination. He is both a Chartered Accountant (CA) and a CFA Charterholder from the CFA Institute, USA. This powerful blend gives him deep insight into domestic financial frameworks and global investment strategies—an advantage that benefits Ind-Swift’s growing footprint.

Key Contributions at Ind-Swift

In his role as Chief Accounts Officer, Lalit Goyal leads a team of over 40 professionals across accounting, audit, taxation, and compliance. His key responsibilities include:

• Financial reporting and regulatory compliance

• Audit coordination and governance

• GST implementation and systems integration

• Driving standardization across operational units

• Strategic financial planning and due diligence

One of his standout contributions was during the divestment of the API business. Lalit played a central role by handling financial modeling, investor discussions, external advisory coordination, and due diligence. His work provided Ind-Swift with invaluable investment banking exposure during the transaction.

Following the divestment, Lalit Goyal was instrumental in the strategic merger of two listed group companies, aligning financial systems, managing regulatory filings, and overseeing the transition smoothly.

Financial Leadership During Industry Transitions

India’s dynamic tax reforms, particularly the implementation of Goods & Services Tax (GST), required quick adaptation. Lalit led the transformation of internal systems to ensure GST compliance across multiple locations and units.

His knowledge and leadership helped Ind-Swift streamline reporting, automate key functions, and remain aligned with the constantly evolving statutory environment.

Team Leadership & Governance

Lalit Goyal is not just a finance expert—he’s also a mentor and team leader. His team spans multiple domains and plant locations, but his leadership ensures unified goals, effective communication, and strong performance.

He encourages transparency, upholds compliance, and focuses on process improvement. His governance approach reflects Ind-Swift’s vision of being an ethical, forward-looking pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Vision for the Future

Looking ahead, Lalit Goyal aims to further strengthen Ind-Swift’s financial systems through innovation, automation, and strategic planning. His focus remains on long-term value creation, both for the company and its stakeholders. He also continues to build internal capabilities through training, technology adoption, and efficient risk management practices.

Personal Philosophy

Lalit believes that finance is not just about numbers but about enabling informed decision-making. He advocates for financial discipline, ethical governance, and continuous learning, which he sees as the pillars of a successful enterprise.