Quick Info
| Profession | Chief Economist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand, India |
Latest News about Neelkanth Mishra
04/06/2026
The Indian government appointed economist Neelkanth Mishra as India's next Executive Director at the World Bank in Washington, DC, for a three-year term. The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and formalized through an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training on June 4, 2026. Mishra will represent a South Asian constituency comprising India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka at the World Bank's board.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Bittu |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), Uttar Pradesh (July 1993 – May 1997) |
| Educational Qualification | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur |
Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Toshi Mishra (doctor) |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/neelkanthmishra | |
| https://x.com/neelkanthmishra | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelkanth-mishra-46629b/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in Ranchi | |
| 2. Worked as Systems Manager at Hindustan Unilever Limited | |
| 3. Joined Infosys as a Senior Technical Architect in September 2000 | |
| 4. Led APAC strategy and headed the firm’s India Equity strategy and research teams at Credit Suisse | |
| 5. Regular speaker at business and policy events | |
| 6. Appointed Executive Director of the World Bank for a three-year term in June 2026 | |
| 7. Represents a South Asian constituency comprising India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka at the World Bank board |