Who has been appointed as the chairman and independent non-executive director on the board of Kalyan Jewellers India Limited in March 2022?

Option 1 : Vinod Rai

The correct answer is Vinod Rai.

• Kalyan Jewellers India Limited has announced board approval for Vinod Rai’s appointment as the chairman and independent non-executive director on the board of the company.
• Rai served as the former comptroller & auditor general of India (CAG) and the chair of the United Nations panel of external auditors. 
• TS Kalyanaraman continues in his role on the company’s board as the managing director.

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