Neelkanth Mishra is a distinguished economist and financial strategist with over two decades of experience in the global financial markets. Since May 2023, he has served as the Chief Economist at Axis Bank and the Head of Global Research and a Whole-Time Director at Axis Capital. Prior to joining Axis, Neelkanth had a notable two-decade tenure at Credit Suisse, where he co-headed Asia Pacific Strategy and served as the India Strategist.
He is also the Chairperson of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He also serves as a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. Neelkanth's advisory roles extend to several government bodies, including the India Semiconductor Mission and the 15th Finance Commission.
An alumnus of IIT Kanpur, Neelkanth graduated with a gold medal in Computer Science and Engineering. He is also a frequent media columnist, sharing insights on global and Indian macroeconomic trends.
Interviews and Articles
Turbulence globally but drivers remain local
https://research.axiscapital.co.in/researchPortal/Article/GetEmailArticle/?code=a4f5df8d-617e-443c-862f-5c6109ffcf13
The difficulty in spending
https://www.business-standard.com/Article/opinion/the-difficulty-in-spending-122011001491_1.html
Videos
Neelkanth Mishra Exclusive: India Becomes 4th Largest Economy - What Is The Road Ahead? | India Today
Fireside Chat with Nilesh Shah and Neelkanth Mishra - Navigating Slowdown & Geopolitics
2025 Geopolitics Update - US Vs China, Trade War & More | SparX by Mukesh Bansal
Take Note: U.S. Tariffs and Their Impact on India and South Asia
India’s Digital Leap: How Tech and Data Are Reshaping the Economy for a Billion+
Anish Shah and Neelkanth Mishra Share Insights on India’s Economic Growth and Future Outlook
Decoding Budget 2025, Rate Cuts, Markets & Tariffs With Neelkanth Mishra | Budget 2025 Analysis
RAISE'24: AI’s Role in Economic Growth with Neelkanth Mishra
Understanding India's Deep Tech Revolution: Insights from Neelkanth Mishra | SparX by Mukesh Bansal
India Stack Explained: UIDAI Chairperson on India's Transformation Through Aadhar, UPI, ONDC & More!
Neelkanth Mishra Analyses India's Economy & Global Economy
The Economic Compass with Neelkanth Mishra
One of India’s Top Economic Minds, Neelkanth Mishra On The ‘India Growth Engine’
Top Economist on India's Next 30 Years
Estimate India Growth Rates Of More Than 7% For Nearly A Decade
India At 75 | Credit Suisse's Neelkanth Mishra Shares Investment Themes For Next Decade
A cyclical, not a structural slowdown | Neelkanth Mishra | Masters at work