Neelkanth Mishra Appointed India’s Executive Director at the World Bank

A gold-medalist economist who once ranked fourth in the IIT entrance exam is now representing India at the World Bank.

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India’s Voice at the World Bank

Neelkanth Mishra

Executive Director, India, at the World Bank · 4 June 2026

Term

Three years

Succeeds

Parameswaran Iyer

Constituency

India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka

Prior role

Chief Economist, Axis Bank

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Neelkanth Mishra became India’s Executive Director at the World Bank on 4 June 2026. He succeeded Parameswaran Iyer. He represents India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka on the World Bank’s Board.

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