T V Somanathan named finance secy in place of Ajay Bhushan Pandey

Pandey superannuated in February this year

T V Somanathan
Newly appointed Finance Secretary T V Somanathan
Nikunj Ohri New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Apr 29 2021 | 1:34 AM IST
Expenditure Secretary T V Somanathan has been appointed as the finance secretary, a government order said.
 
"Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved designating T V Somanathan, Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance as Finance Secretary," the order said.
 
Somanathan, a 1987 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, will take charge as the finance secretary, a position earlier held by Ajay Bhushan Pandey who superannuated in February.


One subscription. Two world-class reads.

Already subscribed? Log in

Subscribe to read the full story →
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

Topics :Finance SecretaryAjay Bhushan PandeyFinance MinistryBureaucratscivil servants

Next Story