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Appointment of Shri Somanath Sreedhara Panicker as part-time, Non-official Director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India

RBI press-release 2026-2027/934 · 19 Aug 2026

The Central Government appoints Shri Somanath Sreedhara Panicker as a part-time, Non-official Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India. This appointment lasts for four years. The term begins on August 20, 2026. The appointment ends earlier if the government issues further orders.

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The Central Government appoints Shri Somanath Sreedhara Panicker as a part-time, Non-official Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India. This appointment lasts for four years. The term begins on August 20, 2026. The appointment ends earlier if the government issues further orders.

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  • Shri Somanath Sreedhara Panicker
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  • Effective date of appointment — 19 Aug 2026

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Reserve Bank of India
Type
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Published by source
19 Aug 2026
Document number
2026-2027/934
Issuing division
Department of Communication
Effective date
19 Aug 2026
Coverage area
banking

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August 20, 2026

Appointment of Shri Somanath Sreedhara Panicker as part-time, Non-official Director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India

The Central Government has appointed Shri Somanath Sreedhara Panicker as part-time, Non-official Director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India for a period of four years with effect from August 20, 2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

(Brij Raj)
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Press Release: 2026-2027/934

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RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
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Department of Communication, Central Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001 फोन/Phone: 022 - 2266 0502

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