Appointments 31 October 2026
FICCI Appoints Vijay Sankar as President-Elect for the Year 2026-27
Why in the News?
The National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM) of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (**FICCI**) announced **Vijay Sankar** as its **President-Elect for the year 2026-27**.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Succession Plan: Vijay Sankar, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of FICCI, will succeed **Anant Goenka** as President of the apex business chamber at the conclusion of the FICCI AGM scheduled for **November 18–19, 2026**, in New Delhi.
- Executive Profile:
- Sankar is the Chairman of **The Sanmar Group**, a global industrial conglomerate spanning chemicals, specialty chemicals, engineering, steel foundries, and shipping.
- He serves as Chairman of Chemplast Sanmar and holds Independent Director positions on the boards of TVS Motor Company and Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
- Consular Roles & Honors:
- Serves as the Honorary Consul General of Denmark in Chennai and was conferred the **'Knight’s Cross of the Order of Dannebrog'** by the King of Denmark.
- He is also the Vice President of the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA).
Static GK Facts:
- Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI):
- Formed: **1927** (Established by **G.D. Birla** and **Purshottamdas Thakurdas** on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi).
- Headquarters: **New Delhi**.
- Status: India's oldest and largest apex business organization.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who has been appointed as the President-Elect of FICCI for the term 2026-27?
A: Vijay Sankar
Q: Whom will Vijay Sankar succeed as the President of FICCI in November 2026?
A: Anant Goenka
Q: In which year was the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) established?
A: 1927 (Headquarters: New Delhi)
Q: Which prestigious Danish civilian honor was awarded to Vijay Sankar for his consular services?
A: Knight’s Cross of the Order of Dannebrog
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