Appointments

Justice N S Sanjay Gowda Sworn in as Gujarat High Court judge

Justice Neranahalli Srinivasan Sanjay Gowda has officially taken charge as a judge of the Gujarat High Court. Earlier serving in the Karnataka High Court, his transfer is part of the Supreme Court's plan to bring diversity and better administration across...

Sat Pal Bhanoo Appointed Interim CEO & MD of LIC

The Government of India has appointed Sat Pal Bhanoo, currently Managing Director at Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), as the interim CEO and Managing Director of the corporation. This decision follows the completion of the tenure of Siddhartha Mohanty,...

Sailesh C. Mehta Appointed as Chairman of Fertiliser Association of India

Sailesh C. Mehta, the Managing Director of Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd., has been appointed the new Chairman of the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI). With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Mehta succeeds N. Suresh Krishnan,...

RBI’s T Rabi Sankar Joins 16th Finance Commission as Part-Time Member

In a significant administrative development, the President of India has appointed T Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as a part-time member of the 16th Finance Commission. His appointment fills the vacancy left by Ajay...

MS Dhoni Becomes Face of Dettol’s New ‘Icy Cool’ Personal Care Range

On May 28, 2025, Dettol, India’s leading germ protection brand, announced the appointment of Mahendra Singh Dhoni—India’s beloved “Captain Cool”—as its new brand ambassador for its latest Icy Cool personal care range, including soaps, bodywash, and handwash. This strategic collaboration...

TCL India Renews Rohit Sharma as Brand Ambassador for Second Year

TCL India, a leading consumer electronics brand, officially announced the renewal of its partnership with Indian cricket icon Rohit Sharma as its brand ambassador for the second consecutive year. This extension underscores the brand’s ongoing efforts to deepen its emotional...

Microsoft Expands LinkedIn CEO Roslansky’s Role to Oversee Office Suite

In a strategic move reflecting the growing convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and workplace productivity, Microsoft has appointed LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky to also oversee its Office suite, including flagship products like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Roslansky will...

S Mahendra Dev Appointed as Chairman of PM’s Economic Advisory Council

Eminent economist S Mahendra Dev has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). Known for his extensive expertise in agriculture, rural economy, and development economics, Dev brings with him decades of...

S. Padmanabhan Appointed Chairman of Tata Chemicals

In a strategic leadership development within the Tata Group, S. Padmanabhan, a seasoned executive and PGP’82 alumnus of IIM Bangalore, has been appointed as the Chairman of Tata Chemicals, effective 30 May 2025. With over four decades of distinguished service...

Rajiv Memani Takes Charge as CII President for FY26

In a significant leadership transition, Rajiv Memani, Chairman and CEO of EY India, has officially assumed charge as the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the financial year 2025–26. The announcement, made by CII on June 1,...