Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/07/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Bombay State (Now Mumbai) |
Latest News about Suresh Prabhu
02/09/2026
Prabhu argued for greater flexibility in corporate social responsibility spending to better support grassroots development and raise per-capita income. He made the comments in a business-focused interview published by The Tribune, continuing his public advocacy on economic and development policy.
08/03/2026
Suresh Prabhu spoke at the Deccan Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture's annual awards ceremony in Pune. He said clean energy and digital innovation would be central to India's economic identity, framing them as key pillars for the country's future growth.
10/04/2025
Suresh Prabhu was reported as the only Indian on Bloomberg New Economy's advisory board. The appointment placed him alongside global figures from finance, policy, and business, reflecting his continued involvement in international economic and policy discussions.
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Bio/Wiki
| Political Party | Shiv Sena, Bharatiya Janata Party |
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| Full Name | Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm, 1.70 m, 5' 7" |
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| Weight | 65 kg, 143 lbs |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sharadashram Vidya Mandir, Dadar, Mumbai |
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| College/University | M.L. Dahanukar College, Vile Parle, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | B.Com (Hons), LLB, Chartered Accountant |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Uma Prabhu, Journalist (m. 1984-present) |
| Children | Ameya Prabhu |
Family
| Father | Prabhakar Prabhu |
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Career
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Favourites
| Favourite Politician | Narendra Modi |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sureshpprabhu/ | |
| https://x.com/sureshpprabhu | |
| https://in.linkedin.com/in/sureshpprabhu |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prabhu achieved 11th place in the CA exam he took. | |
| 2. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. | |
| 3. Before November 2014, he belonged to Shiv Sena and later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. | |
| 4. Asia Week identified him as one of India's three potential future leaders. | |
| 5. Suresh serves as a member of the World Bank parliamentary network and the South Asia Water regional group. | |
| 6. He received the Goud Saraswat Brahmin Samaj Maharatha Award in mid-August 2016. | |
| 7. He canceled a visit to Wharton School in protest of the cancellation of Narendra Modi’s keynote address. | |
| 8. He was PM Narendra Modi's Sherpa for the Group of 20 annual summit 2014-2015. | |
| 9. He introduced the Agriculture Export Policy to double agricultural exports to US$60 billion. | |
| 10. He launched the Investment War Room to attract and facilitate foreign direct investment into India. | |
| 11. He oversaw the implementation of Make in India 2.0 to focus on boosting sustainable manufacturing and job creation. | |
| 12. He introduced 100% centrally funded schemes for reducing pollution in 22 major cities of India. | |
| 13. He was appointed Chairperson of the Task Force for Interlinking of Rivers under the Vajpayee government. | |
| 14. The Electricity Act of 2003 was enacted during his tenure as Minister of Power. | |
| 15. Credited with pathbreaking power sector reforms including securitization of dues from state electricity boards. | |
| 16. Declared 'Best Member of Parliament in the 13th Lok Sabha' by Aaj Tak. | |
| 17. Ranked 2nd best performing Minister in India Today’s report. | |
| 18. Featured amongst the top three Indian leaders of the future in Asia Week Magazine's cover story 'Giant on the Move'. | |
| 19. Worked on a holistic model of rural development in more than 2000 villages. |