Early Life and Education
Tuhin Kanta Pandey was born in Punjab and pursued a Master of Arts in Economics from Panjab University, Chandigarh. He later obtained an MBA from the University of Birmingham, UK.
Professional Career
After joining the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1987, he held various prestigious positions in the government, including:
- Managing Director, Odisha State Finance Corporation
- Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM)
- Spearheaded the privatization of Air India and LIC's IPO
- Appointed as SEBI Chairman in 2025
Achievements
- Played a key role in Air India's privatization
- Led LIC's IPO, one of the largest in India's history
- Introduced significant economic reforms in the financial sector