The present invention provides a novel process for the preparation of 4-(4-hydroxypyrimidin-2-ylamino)benzonitrile. The present invention also provides a novel process for the preparation of 4-iodo-2,6-dimethyl benzenamine. The present invention further provides an improved process for the preparation of rilpivirine. The present invention further provides a tosylate salt of rilpivirine, process for its preparation and pharmaceutical compositions comprising it.
