Vijay Sankar Named FICCI President-Elect for 2026-27: Key Details
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry has chosen Vijay Sankar as its President-Elect for 2026-27. He currently serves as FICCI's Senior Vice-President and chairs The Sanmar Group, succeeding Anant Goenka.
What happened
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has officially announced Vijay Sankar as its President-Elect for the 2026-27 term. The decision was decided during the FICCI National Executive Committee Meeting held in Mumbai on October 29, 2026.
Vijay Sankar, who currently serves as the Senior Vice-President of FICCI and as the Chairman of The Sanmar Group, will succeed Anant Goenka as the President of the apex industry chamber. He is scheduled to take formal charge at the conclusion of the FICCI Annual General Meeting and Annual Convention, which will be held on November 18-19, 2026, in New Delhi.
Important dates
| Announcement Date | 29 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| AGM and Annual Convention | 18-19 November 2026 |
| Presidential Term | 2026-27 |
📌 Static GK links
- Organisation: Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
- Formed: 1927
- Headquarters: New Delhi
What candidates should do
- Note down the names of newly appointed industry body heads, as appointments are a staple question in Banking, SSC, and Railway exams.
- Memorise the foundational details of major industry chambers like FICCI, CII, and ASSOCHAM, including their establishment years and headquarters.
PrepZen analysis
Appointments at apex industry bodies like FICCI hold high relevance for competitive examinations under the Current Affairs and Banking Awareness sections. Questions commonly test the name of the newly appointed President, the organisation they represent in their primary corporate capacity, and their predecessor. For aspirants preparing for IBPS, SBI, RBI, and SSC exams, keeping track of leadership shifts in major trade and commerce associations is vital for scoring in objective tests.
Practice questions
Q1. Who has been chosen as the President-Elect of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for 2026-27?
Q2. In which year was the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) established?
He chairs The Sanmar Group and now serves as FICCI's Senior Vice-President.
Anant Goenka will be succeeded by him.
🎯 Key Point: FICCI President-Elect 2026-27 is Vijay Sankar of The Sanmar Group.
FAQs
Who is the FICCI President-Elect for 2026-27?
Vijay Sankar, Chairman of The Sanmar Group, has been chosen as the FICCI President-Elect for 2026-27.
Whom does Vijay Sankar succeed as FICCI President?
He succeeds Anant Goenka.
Where is the headquarters of FICCI located?
FICCI is headquartered in New Delhi.
When was FICCI founded?
FICCI was formed in 1927.
Sources and references
- ficci.in (www.ficci.in)
- bestmediainfo.com (bestmediainfo.com)
- afaqs.com (www.afaqs.com)
- thehindu.com (www.thehindu.com)
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