As FICCI’s new leadership prepares to steer the chamber into its 100th year, Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal unveiled the centenary logo, ‘100 Years of Building Tomorrow’, at the annual convention.
Anant Goenka, Vice Chairman of RPG Group, has assumed charge as President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for 2025-26 at the body’s 98th Annual General Meeting and Convention in New Delhi. He succeeds Harsha Vardhan Agarwal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emami Ltd.
Vijay Sankar, Chairman of The Sanmar Group, has been elevated to Senior Vice President, while Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director & CEO of Dalmia Bharat Ltd, has joined the leadership team as Vice President.
Goenka, who earlier served as FICCI Vice President, brings extensive industry experience. As Managing Director & CEO of CEAT from 2012 to 2023, he oversaw a 25‑fold rise in market capitalisation, earned Lighthouse recognition from the World Economic Forum (WEF), and secured the Deming Grand Prize in 2023, the first tyre company globally to achieve the honour. Goenka is a Wharton and Kellogg alumnus.
Sankar leads The Sanmar Group, a $1.6 billion conglomerate with operations in chemicals, engineering technologies and shipping. Known for its strong governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR) focus, he also serves on several corporate boards and is the Honorary Consul General of Denmark in Chennai.
Dalmia has steered Dalmia Bharat since 2004, driving growth through sustainability and innovation. A former dotcom entrepreneur, he co‑founded JobsAhead.com before its acquisition by Monster.com. His leadership has earned him accolades including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year (2017). He currently chairs the Board of Governors of IIM Raipur.
The new leadership is expected to strengthen FICCI’s role in shaping India’s economic and industrial agenda during a critical phase of growth.
As FICCI prepares to mark its centenary on April 7, 2027, the chamber unveiled its centenary logo, ‘100 Years of Building Tomorrow’, during the two‑day convention. The launch was officiated by Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
The centenary logo symbolises unity, continuity and progress, serving as a bridge between FICCI’s rich legacy and its forward‑looking vision. Designed with the numeral 100 as a central motif, it celebrates a century of contribution to India’s economic growth while reaffirming the chamber’s commitment to shaping the nation’s future.