Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/09/1945 |
| Age | 80 years |
| Birthplace | Kanadukathan, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu |
| Hometown | Kanadukathan, Tamil Nadu |
| Caste | Nagarathar (Chettiar) |
Latest News about P. Chidambaram
15/07/2026
Congress leader P. Chidambaram alleged that the BJP is reaching out to the NCP (SP) and the DMK to secure their backing for the proposed 131st Constitution Amendment Bill, urging both parties not to support the legislation.
15/07/2026
Former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram launched a sharp attack on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the Union Budget 2026, stating it failed to address major economic challenges like the trade deficit with China and low private investment, and declared it a complete failure for GDP growth, investment, and unemployment.
15/07/2026
In a special report with India Today, Chidambaram criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 for its agonizingly slow pace of fiscal consolidation, noting it would take 13 years to reach the 3% FRBM target at the current rate, and expressed concern over the manufacturing sector remaining stuck at 15% of GDP despite government incentives.
15/07/2026
Congress MP P. Chidambaram criticized the 2026 union budget for lacking economic strategy and statesmanship, warning about US tariffs under President Donald Trump, the growing trade deficit with China, and uncertain foreign investment flows, while describing the fiscal deficit projection for FY27 as meagre.
15/07/2026
Veteran Congress leader P. Chidambaram stated that the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election will be a close contest between the AIADMK and DMK alliances, predicting the DMK bloc will secure a comfortable majority and form the government.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Palaniyappan Chidambaram |
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| Famous for | Being the Finance Minister of India from 2004-2014 and Home Minister during the UPA government |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree 1 | BSc in Statistics from the Presidency College in 1964 |
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| Degree 2 | Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Madras Law College in 1966 |
| Degree 3 | MBA from Harvard Business School in 1968 |
| Degree 4 | Master’s degree from Loyola College in Chennai |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Address | 87/1-54 Motilal Street, Kandanur, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu |
| Profession (Additional) | Corporate lawyer and Supreme Court lawyer |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Girlfriend | Nalini Kailasam |
| Marriage Date | 11/12/1968 |
| Spouse | Nalini Chidambaram |
Family
| Father | Palaniappa Chettiar |
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| Mother | Lakshmi Achi |
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| Spouse | Nalini Chidambaram |
| Children | Karti Chidambaram |
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/PChidambaram.INC/ | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. P. Chidambaram was India’s Finance Minister from 2004 to 2014. | |
| 2. He is a senior Spokesperson of the Indian National Congress (INC). | |
| 3. His mother, Lakshmi Achi, was the daughter of Sir Annamalai Chettiar, founder of Annamalai University and United India Insurance Company. | |
| 4. During college, he embraced the Left’s ideology and co-founded the political journal "The Radical View." | |
| 5. Chidambaram is also a Supreme Court lawyer. | |
| 6. He had a love marriage and eloped with his wife before getting married in 1968. | |
| 7. The 1997 Budget that he presented is still regarded as India's dream budget. | |
| 8. His mother attended the 1997 Budget session and was proud of his balanced budget. | |
| 9. Chidambaram is known for his strong memory and fast reading skills. | |
| 10. He merged his party with the Indian National Congress in 2005. | |
| 11. He became the Finance Minister in 2004 in the Manmohan Singh Government. | |
| 12. Chidambaram was appointed the Home Minister in November 2008 post the Mumbai terror attacks. | |
| 13. In 2012, he assumed the role of Finance Minister again. | |
| 14. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha on 5 July 2016. | |
| 15. After almost three months in jail, he was granted bail in the INX Media money laundering case on 4 December 2019. | |
| 16. As Finance Minister, he introduced reforms aimed at reviving economic growth, curbing fiscal deficit, and attracting foreign investment. | |
| 17. His 2008 budget move to waive off farmers' debts helped improve collective demand in the Indian economy and protected India from recession impact. | |
| 18. As Home Minister, he was credited with toning up the country's intelligence network and proposed the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC). |