21 August 2026Appointments

Somanath Sreedhara Panicker appointed to RBI Central Board

The Central Government appointed Somanath Sreedhara Panicker as a part-time, non-official RBI director.

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His appointment to the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India is for four years from 20 August 2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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1Appointee: Somanath Sreedhara Panicker
2Body: RBI Central Board
3Tenure: four years
4Effective: 20 August 2026

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His appointment to the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India is for four years from 20 August 2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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