Who Is V. Anantha Nageswaran — India’s Chief Economic Adviser?

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1. India’s 18th Chief Economic Adviser

V. Anantha Nageswaran is the Chief Economic Adviser to the government of india — the top economic adviser within the Ministry of Finance. In this role, he provides strategic economic analysis and policy guidance, including shaping the Economic Survey that sets the tone for the Union Budget presented by the Finance Minister.

2. Key Player Behind Budget & Survey

As CEA, Nageswaran leads the preparation of the Economic Survey — an annual document that reviews the economy’s performance and outlook, offering data‑backed insights that inform the Union Budget narrative. His analysis often influences economic priorities such as growth projections, fiscal strategy and reform agendas.

3. Academic & Professional Credentials

Nageswaran has a strong academic background:

  • MBA from the Indian Institute of Management ahmedabad (IIM‑A), one of India’s premier management schools.
  • PhD in Finance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
    This blend of economics and finance equips him for high‑level policy work.
4. Wide Global & Teaching Experience

Before joining the government of india, he worked extensively in global financial institutions such as Credit Suisse Group AG and Bank Julius Baer, and taught economics and business at prestigious institutions in india and Singapore.

5. Academic Leadership & Research

Nageswaran has served as:

  • Dean of the IFMR Graduate school of business,
  • Visiting professor of Economics at Krea university,
    and he has authored academic books and numerous economic columns, contributing to public understanding of economic issues.
6. Policy Advisory Roles Before CEA

Even before becoming CEA, he was a part‑time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the prime minister (PMEAC) from 2019 to 2021, where he advised on major economic policy matters at the highest level.

7. Continued Leadership & Extended Tenure

Originally appointed in January 2022, Nageswaran’s term as CEA has been extended through march 2027, reflecting the government’s desire for continuity in economic leadership as india navigates complex global and domestic challenges.

In Summary

V. Anantha Nageswaran is a veteran economist blending academic insights, global financial experience and government advisory expertise. As CEA, he plays a critical role in shaping India’s economic analysis, policy recommendations and the framework underlying Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget and Economic Survey — helping guide decisions on growth, reform, and fiscal strategy.

 

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