Economist Neelkanth Mishra Appointed India’s Executive Director At World Bank

Economist Neelkanth Mishra has been appointed as India’s Executive Director at the World Bank for a term of three years. He will succeed Parameswaran Iyer, whose tenure has been extended until Mishra assumes office in Washington, D.C.

Mishra is currently Chief Economist and Global Head of Research at Axis Bank and a Whole-Time Director at Axis Capital. He is also a Member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India, and a member of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. His appointment comes as India seeks a larger role in global development and financial discussions.

As Executive Director, Mishra will represent India on the World Bank’s Board of Directors, which oversees lending operations, development projects, governance matters, and financial policies. The position also involves representing India and other countries in its constituency, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.