Tuhin Kanta Pandey Appointed as New Finance Secretary

The Indian government has appointed Tuhin Kanta Pandey, a 1987-batch IAS officer from the Odisha cadre, as the new Finance Secretary. This decision was made on September 7, 2024, following the appointment of T.V. Somanathan as the Cabinet Secretary, which created a vacancy for the finance role. Pandey, who previously served as the Secretary of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), will now oversee India’s financial policies and decisions.

Background and Role

Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been instrumental in managing large-scale disinvestment projects, including the sale of Air India. His expertise in public asset management and disinvestment strategies will be a significant asset in his new role as Finance Secretary.

Predecessor and Appointment

Pandey replaces T.V. Somanathan, who was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary last month. According to convention, the senior-most secretary within the Union Finance Ministry is typically designated as the Finance Secretary, making Pandey’s appointment a natural progression.

DIPAM and Contributions

In his previous role at DIPAM, Pandey was responsible for maximizing the value of central government firms and managing disinvestment processes. His extensive experience in these areas will inform his new responsibilities as Finance Secretary.

Piyush Shukla

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