Govt reappoints Anand Mahindra to RBI board, names former Isro chief S Somanath as non-official director
- Source
- The Economic Times - General
- Source link
- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/govt-reappoints-anand-mahindra-to-rbi-board-names-former-isro-chief-s-somanath-as-non-official-director/articleshow/133390156.cms
- Published
- 2026-08-20 16:20:04
- Discovered by ProcIntel
- 2026-08-21 01:01:00
- Category
- Procurement & Supply Chain News
- Geography
- India
- Organisations
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- Review status
- Pending
- Record type
- REAL
Summary
Anand Mahindra has been reappointed to the Reserve Bank of India's central board. Former ISRO Chairman S Somanath also joins the board for a four-year term. Their appointments are effective from August 20, 2026, according to the RBI. Mahindra's reappointment ensures continuity and brings diverse business experience. Somanath's technological expertise will aid the central bank's digital focus.
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— score 7.0/100 — evaluated 2026-08-21 01:01:00
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