Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Sandip Somany
Explanation:
. Sandip Somany was appointed as President of FICCI for the year 2018–19.
. He was elected at the 91st Annual General Meeting of FICCI.
. He served as Vice Chairman and Managing Director of HSIL Limited.
. During his tenure, focus areas included manufacturing, healthcare, and industry growth.
Information Booster:
. FICCI was established in 1927 as a leading industry association in India.
. It plays an advisory role in policy formulation through government–industry dialogue.
Additional Knowledge:
Sangita Reddy (Option a)
. Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals.
. Served as Senior Vice President of FICCI in 2018–19 and later became President.
Uday Shankar (Option c)
. Media executive and CEO of Star India (earlier).
. Served as Vice President of FICCI during the same period.
Suresh Patnaik (Option d)
. Not associated with the presidency or key leadership of FICCI in 2018–19.