Centre extends CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal’s tenure by six months

The Indian government has extended the tenure of CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal by six months, keeping him in the role until December 2026. The decision was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet as a contract-based reappointment.
Why it matters
This extension ensures continuity in the leadership of India's primary direct tax authority during a critical fiscal period.
The Union government on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) extended the tenure of CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal by six months, till December 2026.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a government administrative decision.
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