New Delhi, India, December 2025 — Vijay Sankar, Chairman of The Sanmar Group, has been appointed as Senior Vice President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for 2025–26, marking a significant addition to the leadership team of India’s apex business chamber. His appointment reflects FICCI’s continued commitment to fostering industry collaboration, sustainable growth, and policy advocacy in support of India’s evolving economic landscape.
With an illustrious career leading The Sanmar Group, one of India’s most respected and diversified conglomerates with interests spanning chemicals, engineering, and shipping, Vijay Sankar brings with him a wealth of strategic insight and experience in steering complex, multi-sector businesses. His leadership has been instrumental in strengthening The Sanmar Group’s global presence and driving its growth through a combination of innovation, governance, and sustainability.
In his new role at FICCI, Vijay Sankar is expected to play a key role in advancing national industry priorities—engaging in policy dialogue, industry advocacy, and economic development initiatives that align with India’s growth vision. His appointment reinforces FICCI’s mission to create a robust platform for private sector leadership, investment acceleration, and competitiveness enhancement across diverse sectors.
About FICCI
Established in 1927, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is India’s oldest and largest apex business chamber, representing the collective voice of Indian industry. A non-government, not-for-profit organization, FICCI brings together businesses across the private and public sectors—including SMEs and multinational corporations—and enjoys an indirect membership of over 2,50,000 companies. The organisation serves as a platform for policy dialogue, consensus-building, and networking between Indian industry and global stakeholders, contributing significantly to India’s economic development and policy reform agenda.
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