Govt reappoints Anand Mahindra to RBI board, names former Isro chief S Somanath as non-official director

ISRO's Former Chief S Somnath Appointed To RBI Board

S Somnath, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), was on Thursday appointed to the central board of the Reserve Bank.

S Somanath appointed to RBI central board; Anand Mahindra gets another 4-year term

Former ISRO chief S Somanath joins RBI’s central board for four years, while billionaire Anand Mahindra gets another term as non-official director.

Govt reappoints Anand Mahindra to RBI board, names former Isro chief S Somanath as non-official director

Anand Mahindra has been reappointed to the Reserve Bank of India's central board. Former ISRO Chairman S Somanath also joins the board for a four-year term. Their appointments are effective from August 20, 2026, according to the RBI. Mahindra's reappointment ensures continuity and brings diverse business experience. Somanath's technological expertise will aid the central bank's digital focus.

Former ISRO Chairman Panicker appointed Director on RBI’s Central Board; Anand Mahindra re-appointed

Former ISRO Chairman Panicker and Anand Mahindra appointed as Directors on RBI’s Central Board for four years.