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Amitabh Kant

Amitabh Kant

Amitabh Kant

Amitabh Kant is an Indian bureaucrat and public policy expert who served as the CEO of NITI Aayog, India's premier policy think tank, from 2016 to 2022. He played a key role in driving various national initiatives, including the Make in India, Startup India, and Digital India campaigns. Known for his innovative approach to governance, Kant has been instrumental in promoting sustainable development and ease of doing business in India. He also served as India's G20 Sherpa from 2022 to 2025. He was awarded The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star by the Japanese government in 2023.

Amitabh Kant is an Indian bureaucrat and public policy expert who served as the CEO of NITI Aayog, India's premier policy think tank, from 2016 to 2022. He played a key role in driving various national initiatives, including the Make in India, Startup India, and Digital India campaigns. Known for his innovative approach to governance, Kant has been instrumental in promoting sustainable development and ease of doing business in India. He also served as India's G20 Sherpa from 2022 to 2025. He was awarded The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star by the Japanese government in 2023.

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Budget 2026-27: The next five reforms India needs to boost growth

They can help ensure that India remains on a high-growth trajectory over the next two decades

Budget 2026-27: The next five reforms India needs to boost growth
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

India & the promise of a green hydrogen future: A frontrunner emerges

India's advantage rests on five decisive strengths. First, India offers globally unmatched rates for round-the-clock renewable energy, with prices ranging from ₹4.60 to ₹5 per kWh

India & the promise of a green hydrogen future: A frontrunner emerges
Updated On : 09 Oct 2025 | 11:24 PM IST

India must press accelerator on battery storage to power future growth

The next chapter of India's energy landscape demands policies that reflect an appetite for pushing the envelope, and proactive leadership that anticipates trends, invests in innovation

India must press accelerator on battery storage to power future growth
Updated On : 26 Sep 2025 | 10:27 PM IST

Exports: India's window of opportunity

The possibility of a sharp recovery for the economy can only be realised through a strong focus on exports.

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Updated On : 22 Jun 2021 | 10:50 PM IST

India's employment: The true picture

Results from the Periodic Labour Force Survey are not comparable with the previous Employment-Unemployment Surveys

India's employment: The true picture
Updated On : 06 Feb 2019 | 10:55 AM IST

Amitabh Kant: India-Japan: Quest for a future

If India is to achieve sustained growth, and Japan revitalise its economy, the two must engage economically

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Updated On : 02 Feb 2013 | 8:35 PM IST