CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal Reappointed

Why in News

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the reappointment of Ravi Agrawal as Chairman of CBDT.

Tenure

From:

1 July 2026 → 31 December 2026

or until further orders.

CBDT

Full form:

Central Board of Direct Taxes

Administrative Location

Department of Revenue → Ministry of Finance

Role

CBDT is the apex body responsible for administration of India's direct taxes.

Established

1964

Headquarters

New Delhi

Prelims Trap

Remember:

CBDT → Direct Taxes

while indirect-tax administration is institutionally separate.

GS Link

GS III: Taxation & Economy