Tuhin Kanta Pandey Appointed as India's New Finance Secretary
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Appointee | Tuhin Kanta Pandey (1987-batch IAS officer, Odisha cadre) |
| New Role | Finance Secretary |
| Date of Appointment | September 7, 2024 |
| Predecessor | T.V. Somanathan (appointed as Cabinet Secretary) |
| Previous Role | Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) |
| Key Contributions | Managed large-scale disinvestment projects, including Air India sale |
| Appointment Basis | Senior-most secretary within Union Finance Ministry, as per convention |
| Responsibilities | Overseeing India's financial policies and decisions |