Government Extends CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal's Tenure

The Indian government is keeping Ravi Agrawal as the head of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for another year.

The CBDT is in charge of income taxes.

He will continue in the position on a contract.

His new term starts on July 1, 2025, and lasts until June 30, 2026, or until the government says otherwise.

This decision was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

The CBDT is also trying to make taxes easier to deal with and is working on old tax disputes.