Anil Kumar Lahoti Appointed as Chairman of TRAI.

Banking & Finance | Dated: 30 Jan 2026

Former Railway Board Chairman and CEO Anil Kumar Lahoti has been appointed as the Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The post had been vacant for several months. His tenure will be for three years or until he attains the age of 65.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He succeeds P.D. Vaghela.
  • Lahoti belongs to the 1984 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE).
  • TRAI regulates telecom services and tariffs in India.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Anil Kumar Lahoti.
  • Role: TRAI Chairman.
  • Sector: Telecom.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)?

Correct Answer: Anil Kumar Lahoti

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About TRAI

  • HQ – New Delhi
  • Founded – 1997