India, March 26 -- P Kumaran, a 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is set to be appointed as India's next High Commissioner to United Kingdom, people familiar with the matter told HT.

An official confirmation on the appointment is still awaited.

Currently serving as Secretary (East) in the ministry of external affairs, Kumaran brings significant diplomatic experience, having previously served as India's ambassador to Singapore and Qatar.

Kumaran holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication from IIT Madras and is a career diplomat with extensive experience across regions and roles. He is married to Ritu Kumaran and the couple has two sons, according to foreign ministry's official website.

He began his diplomatic career as th...