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Govt reappoints Anand Mahindra to RBI board, names former Isro chief S Somanath as non-official director

The Economic Times · 20 August 2026 at 9:50 pm

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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Govt reappoints Anand Mahindra to RBI board, names former Isro chief S Somanath as non-official director

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