{
  "id": 10261000,
  "title": "Babus, mantris & buzz: Mayank Kumar appointed as Member, CBIC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/babus-mantris-buzz-mayank-kumar-appointed-as-member-cbic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T17:46:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/babus-mantris-buzz-mayank-kumar-appointed-as-member-cbic"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mayank Kumar, an IRS officer specializing in IT and Customs, has been appointed as a Member of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). This news was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Piyush Goyal, the Union Commerce and Industry Minister, is known for his focus on industry issues and regular interactions with industry representatives. His approach has been praised by political observers.",
  "summary": "Mayank Kumar appointed as Member, CBIC The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Mayank Kumar, IRS (C&IT:1991), Principal Chief Commissioner, Mumbai Customs (Zone-I), as Member, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). POLITICS PEOPLESPEAK 5: Piyush Goyal – Tough negotiator, friend of industry His regular interaction with industry and focused approach…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mayank Kumar, IRS officer, appointed to CBIC",
    "Appointed by Appointments Committee of Cabinet",
    "Piyush Goyal focuses on industry issues"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}