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Vijay Shankar Named President-Elect of FICCI
- 30 Oct 2026
On October 29, 2026, the National Executive Committee of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) declared Vijay Shankar, Chairman of the Sanmar Group, as President-Elect for the 2026–27 term.
Key Facts
- Decision: Vijay Shankar was elected for the upcoming term during the FICCI National Executive Committee meeting held in Mumbai.
- Assuming Office: He will formally take charge following the conclusion of FICCI's Annual General Meeting and Convention proposed for November 18–19, 2026, in New Delhi.
- Current Leadership: He currently serves as Senior Vice President of FICCI and will succeed Anant Goenka as President.
- Business Background: Vijay Shankar is the Chairman of Chennai-headquartered Sanmar Group, which operates in chemicals, specialty chemicals, engineering, steel castings, and shipping.
- Other Roles: He serves as Chairman of Chemplast Sanmar Limited and holds independent directorships on the boards of TVS Motor Company and Larsen & Toubro.
