APPOINTMENTS
CEO / MD
Phanindranath Kakarla Takes Charge as CEO & MD of Arcil
Phanindranath Kakarla has assumed the role of CEO and Managing Director at Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited (Arcil) effective March 8, 2026.
He takes over from Pallav Mohapatra, who has led the organization since 2021.
Kakarla's appointment is part of a deliberate succession plan; he joined Arcil as President in April 2025 to ensure operational continuity.
Before joining Arcil, he held significant leadership roles within the Edelweiss Group.
He takes over from Pallav Mohapatra, who has led the organization since 2021.
Kakarla's appointment is part of a deliberate succession plan; he joined Arcil as President in April 2025 to ensure operational continuity.
Before joining Arcil, he held significant leadership roles within the Edelweiss Group.
Key Facts / Static GK
Arcil (Asset Reconstruction Company India Limited) is a specialized financial institution for debt resolution.
Q Practice Quiz — 8 March 2026
1. Who did Phanindranath Kakarla succeed as the CEO & MD of Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited (Arcil)?
A
Sashidhar Jagdishan
B
Rishi Gupta
C
Pallav Mohapatra
D
Amitava Chatterjee
E
Sudhir Gupta
Explanation: Phanindranath Kakarla succeeded Pallav Mohapatra, who had been leading Arcil since March 2021.
2. What was the official theme for International Women’s Day 2026?
A
DigitALL: Innovation for gender equality
B
Invest in women: Accelerate progress
C
Rights. Justice. Action For ALL Women and Girls.
D
Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow
E
Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future
Explanation: The theme for 2026 was 'Rights. Justice. Action For ALL Women and Girls.'
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