Sanjaya Baru

Political Commentator, Policy Analyst, Writer, Journalist

Indian Hyderabad, India Gemini 5’ 7”

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitical Commentator, Policy Analyst, Writer, Journalist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth28/05/1954
Age72 years
BirthplaceHyderabad, India
Zodiac SignGemini

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameSanjaya Baru
Famous AsMedia Advisor and Official Spokesman to the former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 7”
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • St. George's Grammar School, Hyderabad
  • The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet
College/University
  • Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
  • Nizam College, Hyderabad
Qualifications
  • MPhil from the Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Ph.D. in economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University
  • Masters Degree in economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Listening To Music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseRama V. Baru
ChildrenTanvika Baru
Parents
  • B. P. R. Vithal (Secretary of Finance in the Government of India during P.V. Narasimha Rao's Government)
  • Seshu Vithal

Career

Highlights
  • Director at the Geo-Economics and Strategy at the International Institute of Strategic Studies
  • Media advisor and Official Spokesman to the former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh from 2004 to 2008
  • First person to refer Robert Vadra as 'Damadji' in his book 'The Accidental Prime Minister'
  • Associate editor of The Times of India and The Economic Times
  • Chief Editor of Business Standard
  • Chief Editor of The Financial Express
  • Secretary General of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) until April 2018
  • Director for Geo-Economics and Strategy at the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS), Singapore
  • Distinguished Fellow at United Services Institution of India (USI)
  • Professor of economics at University of Hyderabad
  • Research positions at Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore
  • Member of India’s National Security Advisory Board (1998-2001)
  • Member of India-ASEAN Eminent Persons Group (2010)
  • Non-Executive Independent Director at Wockhardt Ltd
  • Distinguished Fellow at Takshashila Institution

Social Media

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaya-baru-4a9a2619

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sanjaya Baru indulges in smoking and alcohol consumption.
2. He served on India’s National Security Advisory Board during 1998-2001.
3. In 2010, Baru was honored with the GITAM foundation annual award.
4. Baru held the position of Non-Executive Independent Director at Wockhardt Limited.
5. He authored the provocative book 'The Accidental Prime Minister' in 2014, providing unique political perspectives.
6. In 2017, he assumed the role of Secretary General at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
7. He authored 'India’s Power Elite: Caste, Class and a Cultural Revolution' in 2021.
8. He edited 'The Importance of Shinzo Abe: Japan, India and the Indo-Pacific' in 2023.
9. He authored 'Secession of the Successful: The Flight Out of New India' in 2025.
10. He authored 'The Political Economy of Indian Sugar' in 1990.
11. He authored 'Strategic Consequences of India’s Economic Performance' in 2006.
12. He authored '1991: How PV Narasimha Rao Made History' in 2016.
13. He authored 'India and the World: Essays on Geo-economics and Foreign Policy' in 2016.

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