Vivek Chaturvedi Appointed Chairman of CBIC

Vivek Chaturvedi, a 1990-batch Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) officer, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), succeeding Sanjay Kumar Agarwal who retired on November 28, 2025. Chaturvedi, previously Principal Director General of Vigilance and Chief Vigilance Officer at CBIC, brings over three decades of experience in vigilance, compliance, and tax administration. His appointment has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.