The FICCI National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM) has officially announced Harsha Vardhan Agarwal as the President-Elect of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), one of India’s leading industry bodies. Agarwal, who currently serves as the Senior Vice President of FICCI, is set to assume the role of President on November 21, 2024.
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Why in the news? | Harsha Vardhan Agarwal has been named the President of FICCI |
FICCI | Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry |
Effective Date | Agarwal will assume the role on November 21, 2024, after the 97th AGM. |
Current Role | Senior Vice President of FICCI. |
Successor | Will succeed Anish Shah as President of FICCI. |
Awards & Recognition | Named one of India’s Hottest Young Business Leaders in ‘FORTY UNDER 40’ (2016). |
FICCI Established | 1927 |
Type | Non-government, not-for-profit organization |
Significance | Largest and oldest apex business organization in India |
Historical Role | Played a key role in India’s struggle for independence and industrialization |
Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
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