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FICCI Appoints Anant Goenka as President-Elect for 2025–26.

Appointment | Dated: 17 Oct 2025

On October 14, 2025, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) announced the appointment of Anant Goenka, Vice Chairman of RPG Group, as its President-Elect for 2025–26. He will assume charge after the 98th FICCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled on November 28–29, 2025, succeeding Harsha Vardhan Agarwal.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Anant Goenka, currently serving as Senior Vice President of FICCI, will take over as President following the conclusion of FICCI’s 98th AGM, marking a key transition in one of India’s oldest and most influential business chambers.
  • - He brings extensive experience in sectors such as tyres, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, IT, and specialty industries. He has played a vital role in strengthening the RPG Group’s diversified business operations.
  • - Before his current role, he served as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CEAT Ltd. and also worked with Unilever and KEC International. Additionally, he has been the Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Anant Goenka has received several accolades, including the Kabiller Science of Empathy Prize (2023) from Kellogg, Forbes’ Next Generation Business Leader of the Year (2017), and a spot in Economic Times–Spencer Stuart’s “40 Under 40 Business Leaders” list.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, who has been appointed as the President-Elect of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) for 2025–26?

Correct Answer: Anant Goenka

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)

  • Founder: Ghanshyam Das Birla
  • Headquarters: New Delhi