Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 presented the interim Budget 2024 in the Indian Parliament. She is a Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka and has previously served as the 28th Defence Minister from 2017 to 2019. Here's her team that put together the fiscal roadmap for India:
Finance Secretary TV Somanathan, a 1987 batch IAS officer, looks after the expenditure department. He played a vital role in implementing key government initiatives, including Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).
Ajay Seth, a 1987 batch IAS officer and Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, led initiatives like India’s first sovereign green bond issuance.
Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra, a 1990 batch officer, holds a pivotal role in the budget exercise by overseeing tax revenue growth.
Chief Economic Advisor to the Indian government, V Anantha Nageswaran is a key advisor to Sitharaman on economic issues. He recently represented India during the G20 Presidency's finance track discussions.
Vivek Joshi, as financial services secretary and a board member of the RBI, focuses on the government’s reform agenda for state-run financial institutions.
Tuhin Kanta Pandey is tasked with determining the government's investment strategies. His previous success in selling Air India highlighted his role in financial planning and management.